Flight 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, Sacheon Flybase in the Republic of Korea was the scene of a symbolic flight that emphasizes the increasing defense cooperation between South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
The head of the South Korean air defense, General Lee Yeon-SU, and the Deputy Defense Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed Al Alawi, participated in “Friendship flights” with fighter aircraft produced in South Korea.
General Lee flew the light fighter jet FA-50, while Al Alawi sat in the back seat of the promising KF-21 Boramae-a joint project between South Korea and Indonesia aimed at strengthening the country’s fighter aircraft capacities and offering a competitive alternative to imported platforms.
During the flight, the representative of the United Arab Emirates was given the opportunity to assess the performance, maneuverability and ergonomics of the latest aircraft in the South Korean program in practice. After 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 already marked itself as a strong export candidate. With increasing interest from countries in the Middle East for multifunctional fighter jets of new generation, demonstrations like the one in Sacheon can open the door for future negotiations and strategic contracts.
Source: Ministry of Defense in the United Arab Emirates | X @modgovae. This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial staff.
