After 1,600 test flights, KF-21 is officially combat-ready

“The Korean-made KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has received final combat suitability approval, marking a major milestone for the country’s indigenous fighter aircraft program after more than a decade of development. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Thursday that the KF-21 Block-I, the air-to-air combat variant of the aircraft, passed the final stage of system development after completing extensive testing and evaluation. The approval process involves DAPA submitting the evaluation results to the Ministry of National Defense, with the defense minister making the final decision. The approval follows nearly three years of additional testing conducted after the aircraft received a provisional combat suitability assessment in May 2023. According to DAPA, the KF-21 satisfied the Air Force’s required operational capability standards and demonstrated sufficient stability and technical reliability for missions in actual combat conditions. Officials said the latest approval effectively confirms that the aircraft can be deployed for operational use and represents the comple

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