Tag: ROKAF
South Korea’s KF-X programme to benefit from local industry boost
The South Korean government will increase funding support to homegrown defence companies that produce indigenous components for major platforms and weapon systems, with the...
South Korea’s KF-16s gain further enhancements
The Republic of Korea Air Force’s (RoKAF’s) fleet of Lockheed Martin KF-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft is set to receive advanced identification friend or...
The Generation Game
The selection of the F-35 by US defence partners in Asia shows how seriously the perceived threat from China’s own fifth generation Chegdu J-20...
AAR signs MOU with KAEMS
AAR, a leading provider of aviation services to commercial airlines and governments worldwide, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide consulting services for...
Singapore Airshow Promises to be Bigger and Better
The seventh edition of the Singapore Airshow is set to soar to new heights once again at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC) from 11...
Intelligence Takes a Back Seat
The spiral downwards in relations between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan is worrying from a regional security viewpoint, especially the decision in...
Keeping Faith with Light Close Air Support
David Oliver -Â The appeal of light, close air support aircraft endures in a region increasingly worried by the likelihood of returning Daesh fighters adding...
A330 MRTT Tanker Enters RoKAF Service
Jon Lake - The Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) officially entered service with the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) on 30 January...
RoKAF in A400 Swap Talks With Spain
Jon Lake - After months of rumour, South Korea has finally started talks with Spain with a view to swapping 30-34 KAI KT-1 turboprop...
First South Korean A330 MRTT lands in Busan for acceptance tests
The first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has landed in Gimhae Air Base...
