The first serial KF-21 Boramae fighter has begun final assembly before delivery to the South Korean Air Force

KF-21 Boramae on assembly in the workshop

The Korean Aerospace Industry (Korea Aerospace Industries, KAI), together with the Office of the Defense Procurement Program (DAPA), announced an important stage in the development of the national fifth-generation fighter. The first serial multifunctional fighter KF-21 Boramae has begun the final stage of assembly, which brings it closer to its official incorporation into the Republic of Korea Air Force.

This became known during a ceremony held at KAI's production facilities in the city of Sacheon. This event took place a little less than a year after the start of mass production of the fighter, as well as exactly ten years after the launch of the program to create its own supersonic combat aircraft.

The KF-21 Boramae fighter, developed with the participation of Indonesian specialists, is positioned as a competitor to the F-35 and other modern fifth-generation aircraft. It is equipped with an advanced radar system, is capable of carrying a wide range of weapons and has the potential for further modernization.

This project is an important step by South Korea towards technological independence in the aircraft industry and strengthening the country's defense capability.

An international delegation of diplomats and military attaches visited Korea Aerospace Industries as part of a landmark visit

 

K2 Black Panther

As part of a large-scale diplomatic tour, representatives of more than ten countries visited Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in the city of Sacheon. This visit has become an important platform for demonstrating South Korean achievements in the field of the aerospace industry and discussing opportunities for international cooperation.

The delegation included the ambassadors of Greece, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Thailand and Uzbekistan. Diplomats from Poland, Iraq, Peru and Vietnam also took part, while military attaches from Australia, Colombia and the Philippines joined the participants. Such a wide geographical coverage highlights the growing interest of the international community in South Korea's technological developments.

During the visit, the delegation got acquainted with KAI's production facilities, where modern aviation systems are being created, including T-50 Golden Eagle combat training aircraft, KUH-1 Surion multipurpose helicopters and satellite technologies. The representatives of the countries highly appreciated the level of innovation and the export potential of the company's products.

For Korea Aerospace Industries, this visit was an opportunity to strengthen its position in the international market and discuss prospects for cooperation in the defense and civil sectors. Interest from countries such as Saudi Arabia and Poland may become the basis for new contracts and joint projects.

Experts note that such events help strengthen South Korea's position as a global player in the aerospace industry. It also highlights the country's desire to expand its influence through technological leadership and diplomatic ties.

In addition to this exhibition, Hyundai Rotem and Hanwha Aerospace, key players in the South Korean defense industry, recently demonstrated the K2 Black Panther tank and the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer to international delegations. Ambassadors, diplomats and military attaches from 15 countries visited the facilities of both companies, examining in detail two of their most sought-after products.