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Concerns of delays in KF-21 fighter jet program loom as production costs projected to rise

Korea's first domestically developed fighter jet program may face delays, as costs for follow-on production are projected to rise sharply from the original estimate, a document drafted by the state arms procurement agency showed on Tuesday.

2026.5.12

This Nov. 3, 2025, file photo, provided by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shows a F-16 fighter jet of the U.S. Forces Korea taking off with U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine aboard. [YONHAP]

USFK conducts exercise, leading to aerial standoff with Chinese fighter jets

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and Chinese fighter jets were in a brief aerial standoff over the Yellow Sea earlier this week as the U.S. Air Force's rare exercise prompted the Chinese military to scramble its own fighter jets in response.

2026.2.20

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This photo, provided by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) on Jan. 29, shows a model of an active electronically scanned array radar to be developed for deployment on KF-21 fighter jets. [YONHAP]

Korea's advanced radar for KF-21 fighter jets enters testing phase

A state defense development agency said Thursday it will launch a testing phase for an advanced radar system under development for installations on KF-21 fighter jets in a bid to enable air, ground and maritime missions.

2026.1.29

Officials pose for a group photo to mark the completion of flight tests for Korea's first homegrown KF-21 fighter jet under development on Jan. 13. [DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION]

Korea completes flight tests for homegrown KF-21 fighter jet

Korea has successfully completed all planned flight tests for the KF-21 fighter jet under development, with the country's first homegrown aircraft expected to sharply boost the military's air defense capabilities when deployed.

2026.1.13

An F-16 fighter jet takes off from Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 3. [JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF]

KAI to upgrade KF-16 simulators under ties with Lockheed Martin

Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer, said Monday it has been selected by U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin as a partner to upgrade simulators for the Air Force's KF-16 fighter jets.

2025.11.10

A KF-16 fighter jet armed with MK-82 bombs takes off during a combined exercise at the Seungjin Training Field in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, on Jan. 23. [ROK AIR FORCE]

Tire damage blamed for KF-16 runway accident: Air Force

Tire damage was found to have caused an accident in which a KF-16 fighter jet veered off an air base runway earlier this week, the Air Force said Wednesday.

2025.9.24

KF-16 fighter jet skids off runway at Air Force base

A KF-16 fighter jet skidded off the runway during takeoff at an Air Force base in Chungju, North Chungcheong at 4:38 p.m. on Tuesday.

2025.9.23

The KF-21 fighter jet during its test flight on Oct. 24, 2024 [NEWS1]

Can Korea turn the KF-21 into its first homegrown stealth fighter?

Korea is stepping up efforts to integrate air-to-ground attack and stealth capabilities into upcoming domestically developed fighter jets as the country seeks to bolster its own security and arms exports.

2025.8.16