The KF-21 Boramae brings twin engines, an AESA radar and a planned weapons load of up to 7.7 tons into South Korea's next-generation fighter program. This development program keeps the price of Korea ...

Korea has emerged as a major player in the global defense market, with its domestically developed weapons systems gaining ...

LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) and Hanwha Aerospace are expected to divide key sectors in the development of South Korea’s ...

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an additional contract to supply engines for the KF-21 (Boramae) fighter jet. According to Hanwha Aerospace on June 26, the company previously signed a contract worth 556.2 ...

The KF-21 Boramae, a fighter aircraft manufactured by Korean Aerospace Industries, resembles the design of the F-35A and was a result of almost US$8 billion invested by South Korea to develop an ...

The first serial-production aircraft has begun its transition toward operational service after completing development and flight testing.

At a commencement ceremony of the Korea Air Force Academy on March 20, 2001, late President Kim Dae-jung made a promise to the cadets, “We’ll let you cadets ride fighter jets developed by Korea.” The ...

The Philippines may acquire 40 KF-21 Boramae fighters, potentially transforming Indo-Pacific airpower and strengthening defence ties with South Korea.

South Korea developed four technologies after a US transfer refusal, taking KF-21 domestic content to around 65%.

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae on static display during DX Korea 2023 in Seoul. South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter, set for service this year, marks a major defense milestone, showcasing Seoul’s growing ...

Korea has rolled out a prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, formerly known as the KF-X, marking a success in the project to locally develop a next-generation combat aircraft with indigenous ...