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Republic of Korea Air Force
![2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone 2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-screen-shot-2018-07-16-at-8.24.04-pm.jpg)
2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers approaching the air spaces of both countries.
![South Korea to Develop Air-Launched Indigenous Long-Range Bunker Buster Cruise Missile South Korea to Develop Air-Launched Indigenous Long-Range Bunker Buster Cruise Missile](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-f0205060_59b8af4e82cfc.jpg)
South Korea to Develop Air-Launched Indigenous Long-Range Bunker Buster Cruise Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missile, to be modeled after the Taurus KEPD 350, is to be carried by the KF-X fighter aircraft currently under development.
![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 Signs Deal for 90 Bunker-Buster Cruise Missiles South Korea Signs Deal for 90 Bunker-Buster Cruise Missiles](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-f0205060_59b8af4e82cfc.jpg)
South Korea Signs Deal for 90 Bunker-Buster Cruise Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missiles are intended to enhance the ROK military's long-range, precision-strike capability.
![South Korea Upgrades KF-16 Fighter Jets With Enhanced Situational Awareness Capability South Korea Upgrades KF-16 Fighter Jets With Enhanced Situational Awareness Capability](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-hmd.jpg)
South Korea Upgrades KF-16 Fighter Jets With Enhanced Situational Awareness Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Republic of Korea Air Force K-16s will be upgraded with JHMCS II.
![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.
![US B-1B Bomber Joins US-ROK War Games in Korea US B-1B Bomber Joins US-ROK War Games in Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-24059663_10159687722175343_6777795151864648931_o.jpg)
US B-1B Bomber Joins US-ROK War Games in Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A B-1B bomber flying from Guam joined up with U.S. stealth fighters over Korean skies.
![F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters Kick Off Massive US-ROK War Games F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters Kick Off Massive US-ROK War Games](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-17_08-49-08.jpg)
F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters Kick Off Massive US-ROK War Games
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hundreds of U.S. and South Korean aircraft including stealth fighter jets participate in combined air force exercise.
![Following Death of Otto Warmbier, US Sends Strategic Bombers off Korean Peninsula Following Death of Otto Warmbier, US Sends Strategic Bombers off Korean Peninsula](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170620-o-zz999-0002.jpg)
Following Death of Otto Warmbier, US Sends Strategic Bombers off Korean Peninsula
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force dispatched two B-1B Lancers for joint drills with Japanese and South Korean military aircraft.
![US Clears $140 Million Missile Deal With South Korea US Clears $140 Million Missile Deal With South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-06_16-20-35.jpg)
US Clears $140 Million Missile Deal With South Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Republic of Korea Air Force is slated to receive over 100 new U.S.-made air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles.
![South Korea: Upgraded F-16s Capable of Striking Key North Korean Targets South Korea: Upgraded F-16s Capable of Striking Key North Korean Targets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-21_21-58-54.jpg)
South Korea: Upgraded F-16s Capable of Striking Key North Korean Targets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A first batch of F-16 fighter jets has reportedly been upgraded with new weapons systems.
![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.