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F-35A Stealth Fighter Formally Enters Service in South Korea

F-35A Stealth Fighter Formally Enters Service in South Korea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force has declared initial operating capability for its first batch of F-35A fighter jets this week.

South Korea’s F-35A Fighters to Achieve Initial Operating Capability This Month

South Korea’s F-35A Fighters to Achieve Initial Operating Capability This Month

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force is expected to declare initial operating capability for its first batch of F-35As on December 17.
Japan, South Korea Scramble Fighter Jets Against 2 Russian Strategic Bombers

Japan, South Korea Scramble Fighter Jets Against 2 Russian Strategic Bombers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two Russian bombers and escort aircraft were conducting a 10-hour flight over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea.

South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets Against Russian Bombers

South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets Against Russian Bombers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Six Russian military aircraft were reportedly intercepted by South Korean fighter jets after they reportedly entered South Korea’s air space identification zone.

South Korea to Procure 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighters

South Korea to Procure 20 More F-35 Stealth Fighters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force is expected to begin receiving twenty more F-35 fighter aircraft beginning in 2021.

South Korea to Publicly Display F-35A Stealth Fighter for First Time in October

South Korea to Publicly Display F-35A Stealth Fighter for First Time in October

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force will publicly display the F-35A for the first time during Armed Forces Day on October 1.

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to escort the bombers, while South Korean aircraft fired warning shots against a Russian plane that reportedly violated the country's airspace.
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

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35A fighter jets landed at a South Korean military base on July 15.

North Korea Vows to Respond to South's Deployment of F-35 Stealth Fighters

North Korea Vows to Respond to South's Deployment of F-35 Stealth Fighters

By Associated Press
North Korea slammed South Korea over its ongoing deployment of high-tech U.S. fighter jets.

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

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

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

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A pilot took to the skies for the first time this week.

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