South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet to gain full air-to-ground strike capability by 2027

stlbeacon.org - 12/25/2025

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration confirmed that the indigenous KF-21 Boramae fighter will receive full air-to-ground combat capabilities starting in 2027, years ahead of the original schedule. The accelerated timeline underscores rising confidence in the aircraft’s technical maturity and strengthens Seoul’s push for greater airpower independence.

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