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Indonesia's KF-21 Fighter Jet Takes Flight in Historic Test

7/5/2025

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Colonel Rigonald Soars

On June 27, 2025, Indonesian pilot Colonel Ferrel Rigonald soared through the skies in the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet during its inaugural test flight at Sacheon Air Base. This momentous event not only highlighted significant strides in military aviation but also underscored Indonesia's commitment to building its own defense capabilities alongside South Korea.

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KAI Secures Fighter Jet Deal

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has clinched a monumental 2.39 trillion-won ($1.76 billion) deal to supply 20 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to the Republic of Korea Air Force. This order, building on a previous contract for 20 jets, will bolster South Korea's air power with cutting-edge avionics and stealth technology, totaling 40 jets by 2028.

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Colonel Rigonald Soars

On June 27, 2025, Indonesian pilot Colonel Ferrel Rigonald soared through the skies in the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet during its inaugural test flight at Sacheon Air Base. This momentous event not only highlighted significant strides in military aviation but also underscored Indonesia's commitment to building its own defense capabilities alongside South Korea.

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