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South Korea has unveiled a prototype of its first domestically developed fighter jet.
President Moon Jae-in hailed the jet, to be known as KF-21 Boramae, a step toward more military independence.
Moon said South Korea would have at least 40 of the new jets combat-ready by 2028, and 120 by 2032.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea unveiled a prototype of its first domestically developed fighter jet on Friday and President Moon Jae-in hailed the KF-X as the future backbone of the air force and a step toward the US ally's greater military independence.
The next-generation aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) is designed to be a cheaper, less-stealthy alternative to the US-built F-35, on which South Korea relies.