Joint Development Program KF-21 fighter jet between South Korea and Indonesia received new push With the inaugural participation of Indonesian pilots in the aircraft flight test.
Colonel Pnb Ferrel Rigonald from the Air Force (TNI Air Force) sitting in the front seat of the prototype KF-21 fighter jet In the flight test conducted on June 27, 2025 From Sacheon Air Base, South Korea.
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In the back seat there is a test pilot from Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI)Koh Hwi Seok. Together, they maneuver at a height 20.000 feet During the flight that lasts about an hour.
In a statement released on July 3, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense stated that the mission was successful, and highlighted Indonesia’s direct involvement in the 4.5 Generation Fighter Jet Testing and Development.
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According to the office, this flight is a significant advanced step in technology transfer between the two countries and symbolizes the strengthening Strategic Partnership In the KF-21/IF-X program. Indonesia seeks to strengthen the ability of its defense industry and achieve greater independence in the military sector.
KAI plans to develop KF-21 into the sixth generation platform which is able to operate in an integrated manner between manned aircraft and wirawak. This jet is expected to start operating in 2026.
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