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F-35A ROK Air Force
![South Korean Defense Sources Express Concerns About Unreliable F-35 Fighters South Korean Defense Sources Express Concerns About Unreliable F-35 Fighters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-06-194350.jpeg)
South Korean Defense Sources Express Concerns About Unreliable F-35 Fighters
By A.B. Abrams
The worries echo a litany of complaints made by U.S. military officials about the fifth-generation fighter.
![2 More Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in South Korea 2 More Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1-3.jpg)
2 More Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35A fighter jets landed at a South Korean military base on July 15.
![First 2 Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in South Korea First 2 Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-screen-shot-2019-04-01-at-1.05.14-pm.jpg)
First 2 Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Stealth Fighters Arrive in South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35A fighter jets landed at a South Korean military base on March 29.
![South Korea to Receive First Two F-35A Stealth Fighters by the End of March South Korea to Receive First Two F-35A Stealth Fighters by the End of March](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-180720-f-xa522-204.jpg)
South Korea to Receive First Two F-35A Stealth Fighters by the End of March
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two aircraft are expected to be operationally deployed in April or May 2019.
![South Korea F-35A Pilot Flies First Solo Mission South Korea F-35A Pilot Flies First Solo Mission](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-180720-f-xa522-204.jpg)
South Korea F-35A Pilot Flies First Solo Mission
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A pilot took to the skies for the first time this week.
![US, South Korea Roll Out 1st ROKAF F-35A Stealth Fighter US, South Korea Roll Out 1st ROKAF F-35A Stealth Fighter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1-3.jpg)
US, South Korea Roll Out 1st ROKAF F-35A Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first of 40 F-35As destined for the South Korean Air Force was rolled out on March 28.
![South Korea Moves Forward With Plans to Buy 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets South Korea Moves Forward With Plans to Buy 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-04_15-01-40.jpg)
South Korea Moves Forward With Plans to Buy 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s DAPA has purportedly initiated the procurement process for 20 more F-35As.
![South Korea Mulling Purchase of 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets South Korea Mulling Purchase of 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-03_08-05-20.jpg)
South Korea Mulling Purchase of 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea is considering procuring 20 more F-35s to enhance its air combat power vis-à-vis the North.
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