S. Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet conducts 1st formation flight with US aircraft

The Korea Herald · Yonhap · 2026-10-30 01:32 UTC

South Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet has made its first formation flight with US aircraft over the Yellow Sea, Seoul officials said Friday. The KF-21

South Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet has made its first formation flight with US aircraft over the Yellow Sea, Seoul officials said Friday.

The KF-21 Boramae, assigned to the 156th Fighter Squadron, 16th Fighter Wing, conducted the joint aerial formation flight with US Air Force jets last Friday, according to military officials.

The US side deployed the U-2S Dragon Lady, a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, and the F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, whereas the South Korean Air Force mobilized its F-35, F-15K and FA-50 fighter jets, along with the KF-21 Boramae.

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