South Korea's KF-21 Fighter Completes 1,600 Test Flights, Development Set for Completion in 2026
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South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet has successfully completed around 1,600 test flights, with development set to conclude in 2026. The program, initiated in 2015 to replace aging aircraft, aims to deliver an initial operational batch later that year, although challenges remain in foreign technology dependencies and production adjustments. Future enhancements will include multi-role capabilities, with Block II expected to add ground attack features starting in 2027.

Jan 15, 2026, 7:06 PM