Korea Joongang Daily
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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.

2026-01-29

KF-21 deliveries set for 2026, a key moment for Korea’s air defense ambitions

Korea's first fighter jet, built with domestic technology, is expected to be delivered to the Korean Air Force in 2026, a critical test for the country's competitiveness in air defense.

2026-01-02

KF-21 fighters to be fitted with ground attack capabilities starting 2027

Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jets under development will be fitted with air-to-ground capabilities starting in 2027, ahead of schedule, the state arms procurement agency said Tuesday.

2025-12-23

Project launched to develop short-range air-to-air missiles for homegrown fighter jets

The state arms procurement agency on Tuesday launched a 435.9 billion won project ($296 million) to develop short-range air-to-air guided missiles to be equipped on Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jets.

2025-12-02

Seoul ADEX 2025 to highlight Korea's growing aerospace and defense capabilities

The largest and most ambitious display yet of Korea’s aerospace and defense capabilities will take center stage later this week at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.

2025-10-14

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.

2025-09-24

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.

2025-09-23

Korea Foundation to showcase cultures of friends in Public Diplomacy Week

The Korea Foundation (KF) held an opening ceremony for the seventh Public Diplomacy Week on Monday, set to start a series of events celebrating the cultures of countries with ties to Korea.

2025-09-08

Korea Foundation celebrates 15 years of e-School

Korea Foundation (KF) will host a global workshop to mark the 15th anniversary of its Korean education initiative, the KF Global e-School.

2025-08-25

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.

2025-08-16