Tag: Republic of Korea Air Force

ROKAF F-15K

Boeing Secures $2.8 Billion Contract to Transform South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagles into Near-F-15EX Standard Warplanes

The Asia Live News Service - February 3, 2026
Boeing has been awarded a major contract to lead the long-awaited upgrade of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle fleet, marking a significant step in Seoul’s effort to modernize its air combat capabilities amid a rapidly...
KF-21 Prototype

South Korea Enters Final Assembly Phase of First KF-21 Fighter Jet, First Delivery to ROKAF Set for 2026

The Asia Live News Service - May 21, 2025
South Korea marked a pivotal step in its journey to military aviation independence on May 20, 2025, as Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) jointly announced the beginning of the final assembly phase of the...