The joint development program of the KF-21 fighter aircraft between South Korea and Indonesia has gained a new impulse Thanks to the historical participation of the Indonesian pilot on a test flight aircraft.
Colonel Pnb Ferrel Rigonald from the Indonesian Air Force (Tni AU) sat in the front seat of the prototype fighters KF-21 During a test flight of the day 27th June 2025 from the Air base of Sacheon in South Korea.
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There was a test pilot of the company in the rear seat Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI)Koh Hwi Seok. Together during a flight that lasted approximately one hour, they made maneuvers at a height 20 000 stop.
In his statement of 3 July, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense described this mission as successful and emphasized the direct involvement of the country in the testing and development of a fighter aircraft 4.5. generation.
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According to representatives, this flight is a significant progress in the area the transmission of technology between the two countries and symbolizes the fastening strategic partnership within the KF-21/IF-X program. Indonesia seeks to strengthen its defense industrial capacity and achieve greater self -sufficiency in the field of defense.
Kai plans to develop KF-21 in the sixth generation platform With the possibility of integrated operation between piloted and unmanned aircraft. The aircraft is expected to enter service in 2026.
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