South Korea to Deliver First Locally Developed KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets to its Air Force in 2026

South Korea is preparing to hand over the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to the Republic of Korea Air Force in 2026, according to a January 2, 2026, report by Korea JoongAng Daily. Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, the twin-engine multirole fighter represents the most technically demanding weapons program ever pursued domestically, reflecting years of investment aimed at reducing reliance on foreign combat aircraft while strengthening export competitiveness.

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