South Korea has begun formal concept work on a fighter generation beyond the KF-21 Boramae, with BizHankook reporting that DAPA issued a request for proposals on August 21, 2026, for a 14-month Korean Next-Generation Fighter Concept Study. The move signals Seoul’s intent to turn its newly acquired fighter-development expertise into a long-term combat-air advantage rather than stopping with the KF-21. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| South Korea has launched a 14-month concept study to define the missions, enabling technologies and aircraft configurations that could underpin a future sixth-generation fighter beyond the KF-21 Boramae. The image is an unofficial artist’s rendering. (Image credit: Choi Dong-hyun / @3DCG_mylife) |