Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

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

KAI signs second KF-21 deal with DAPA worth 2.39 trillion won

Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer, said Thursday it has signed a second contract with the state defense procurement agency to produce KF-21 fighter jets, valued at 2.39 trillion won.

2025-06-26

Middle East may turn to Korean defense industry as conflict rages

As the Israel-Iran conflict threatens to spiral into a prolonged war, Korea’s defense industry is seeing a surge in international interest — particularly from the Middle East.

2025-06-16

Indonesia agrees to pump $439 million into Korean fighter jet project

Korea and Indonesia finalized a cost-sharing agreement for the joint development of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.

2025-06-13

KAI chief addresses Korea-Indonesia fighter jet project partnership challenges

The partnership between Korea and Indonesia in developing the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is critical for accessing broader Southeast Asian defense markets, according to Kang Goo-young, CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).

2025-05-22

Defense officials meet in Jakarta over stalled fighter jet project

Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet development project with Indonesia remains stalled due to differences over funding and technology-sharing agreements.

2025-03-24

Korean Air Force takes out KF-21 fighter jet for test flight — in pictures

A KF-21 fighter jet conducts a test flight above an air base in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang, on Feb. 19.

2025-02-19

Top Air Force commander conducts first test flight of homegrown KF-21 fighter

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Young-su commanded his first test flight of the KF-21 fighter jet Wednesday, officials said, as the armed service is set to receive the first batch of the homegrown fighter aircraft next year.

2025-02-19

DAPA approves plan to reduce Indonesia's financial contribution to KF-21 fighter project

Korea's state arms procurement agency said Friday it had approved a plan to reduce Indonesia's contribution to the development of the KF-21 advanced supersonic fighter by almost two-thirds.

2024-08-16