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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.
Indonesia, South Korea concur on intensifying military cooperation 3 hours ago
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto visits South Korea on Thursday (April 8, 2021). ANTARA/HO-Secretary General of Defense Ministry/sh Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with his South Korean counterpart, Suh Wook, in Seoul on Thursday during which both were on the same page to intensify bilateral military cooperation.
The minister undertook a visit to South Korea for a ceremony to roll out the first prototype of Korea s indigenous fighter jet.
According to a statement by Indonesia s Defense Ministry, the delegations held discussions on key issues in defense and security as well as exchanged views on regional security and bilateral cooperation.
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