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Republic of Korea Air Force
December 19, 2019
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.
December 13, 2019
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.
November 27, 2019
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.
October 22, 2019
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.
October 21, 2019
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.
September 18, 2019
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.
July 23, 2019
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.
July 17, 2019
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.
July 11, 2019
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.
April 02, 2019
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.
January 17, 2019
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.
July 25, 2018
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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