Maj. Gen. Nowak flew in the KF-21’s backseat during a visit to KAI's facilities, followed a day later by Col. Rigonald who ...

The first production KF-21 is scheduled to be delivered to the ROKAF in 2026, following a contract of a first batch of 20 aircraft in 2024. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and South Korea's ...

The start of the initial production phase follows a contract awarded to KAI in June worth KRW1.96 trillion (USD1.4 billion) to manufacture an initial batch of 20 KF-21s. This contract runs through ...

The KF-21 is a Brilliant Plane. Thus far, South Korea has proven it has a strong defense industrial base that can meet its needs. Its mass production of a 4.5-generation warplane is impressive enough.

KAI has also unveiled a model of a carrier-borne version of the KF-21, with South Korea considering the development of an aircraft carrier. About Mike Yeo Mike Yeo is the Asia correspondent for ...

The developmental Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae fighter continues to expand its flight envelope, with more prototypes set to join the testing campaign.

Korea Aerospace Industries' (KAI's) KF-21 Boramae (Hawk) 4.5-generation fighter aircraft project has survived financial shortfalls and skepticism to mature during the past two decades.

The KF-21 Boramae takes its first flight. (Korea Aerospace Industries) MANILA, Philippines — South Korea will build 40 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets this year with the 238.7 billion won (U.S. $178. ...

South Korea’s indigenous KF-21 Boramae multirole combat jet has performed its first aerial refuelling trial, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced.. A Republic of Korea Air ...

KAI has been developing manned-unmanned teaming and air-launched effects technologies to be operated alongside its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has ...

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that the first production model of the indigenous KF-21 Boramae (Korean for “Hawk”) ...