Air Meeting strengthens the military ties between Abu Dhabi and Seoul and highlights the export potential of the new generation fighter jet KF-21 Boramae.
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On August 7, the air base in Sacheon, the Republic of Korea, was the framework of a symbolic flight that emphasizes the growing defense relationship between South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
The head of the South Korean Air Force, General Lee Yeon-SU, and UAE’s Deputy Defense Minister Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi, participated in “friendship flights” in fighter aircraft produced in South Korea.
General Lee flew the lightweight FA-50 fighter jet, while Alawi took the back seat of the promising KF-21 Boramae-a joint project between South Korea and Indonesia aimed at strengthening national fighting reflica capabilities and offering a competitive alternative to imported platforms.
During the flight, the representative from the UAE was given the opportunity in practice to assess performance, maneuverability and ergonomics in the latest aircraft from the South Korean program. After the landing, the two officers exchanged greetings as a signal of the desire to expand the military and technological cooperation between the countries.
Since its first flight in 2022, KF-21 has marked itself as a strong export candidate. With increasing interest from countries in the Middle East of new multifunctional fighter jets, demonstrations such as the one in Sacheon can pave the way for future negotiations and strategic contracts.
Source: Ministry of Defense in the United Arab Emirates | X @modgovae. This content is created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial staff.
