IFX Indonesian Fighter Experiment (KF21/IFX program)
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South Korea-RI defense cooperation must continue to be strong in the Prabowo era
- Friday, October 18, 2024 22:23 WIB
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Minister of Foreign Affairs) of South Korea for the period 2022-2024 Park Jin in a General Lecture organized by Prasetiya Mulya University and CSIS Indonesia in Jakarta, Friday (19/10/2024). (ANTARA/Nabil Ihsan)
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Bilateral cooperation between South Korea and Indonesia in the field of defense and military must continue to be strengthened under the upcoming Prabowo Subianto government, according to South Korea's Former Foreign Minister Park Jin.
"The collaboration in the field of defense must continue with an emphasis on the joint production of weaponry and technology transfer systems, as it has been running in the KF-21 supersonic fighter project," Park Jin said in a General Lecture organized by Prasetiya Mulya University and CSIS Indonesia in Jakarta on Friday.
According to Park, the joint development project of the fighter jet is "important milestone in the history of strengthening Southeast Asian defense capabilities."
Once the aircraft entered the normal production stage, Indonesia is expected to have up to 50 KF-21 aircraft, the South Korean Foreign Minister said the 2022-2024 period.
In addition to the development of fighter aircraft, Indonesia and Korea have established technology transfer cooperation and submarine construction signed in 2011. Indonesia also has three new submarines through this cooperation scheme.
South Korea has also supplied missiles to strengthen the TNI-AL maritime defenses in the Indonesian ocean and the South China Sea, Park said.
Meanwhile, he highlighted negotiations between the two countries to expand cooperation in the joint development for other defense systems, such as drones and cyber defense, are running.
This reflects the cooperation of South Korea and RI in the field of defense is very productive and benefits both countries.
Park also believes cooperation in the field will be stronger because Indonesia's efforts to strengthen their national defense capabilities can continue to be supported by the manufacturing capabilities of the South Korean defense industry that is already good.
“Tech transfers will remain a focus on cooperation between South Korea and the Republic of Indonesia in the future,” Park said.
Kerja sama pertahanan Korsel-RI harus terus kuat di era Prabowo
Kerja sama bilateral antara Korea Selatan dengan Indonesia di bidang pertahanan dan militer harus terus diperkuat di bawah pemerintahan Prabowo Subianto ...
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Korea’s KF-21 shortlisted for Philippine fighter jet deal
South Korea’s homegrown fighter jet KF-21 is competing against US defense firm Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-16 for the Philippine government’s multirole fighter (MRF) aircraft procurement project, with an estimated budget of up to 400 billion pesos ($6.95 billion).
According to industry sources on Friday, the KF-21, developed by Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), and the Lockheed Martin F-16 have been shortlisted in the Philippine Air Force’s MRF project.
The Philippine Air Force launched the MRF project in August to address China's growing threat in the South China Sea.
The project aims to procure about 40 multirole fighter jets with an estimated budget of 400 billion pesos. Of this, 61.2 billion pesos, or $1.1 billion, is allocated to purchase 10 combat planes.
According to Global Defense Corp., a military media outlet, the Philippines initially considered several aircraft, including Korea’s KF-21, Lockheed Martin’s F-16, Sweden’s Saab Gripen, France’s Rafale and Europe’s Eurofighter Typhoon, for the project. But Lockheed Martin’s F-16 and KAI’s KF-21 have been shortlisted, setting the stage for a two-way competition.
Sources said the Philippine government has asked KAI, Korea’s only military aircraft manufacturer, to submit detailed information about the KF-21.
If KAI wins the Philippine deal for the 10 aircraft, it would mark Korea’s first export of the KF-21.
KF-21: CHEAPER BUT TECHNICALLY MORE ADVANCED
The sticker price of a KF-21 fighter jet is estimated at 98 billion won ($71.5 million). That's some 50 billion won, or $36.5 million, cheaper than the Eurofighter Typhoon or the French Rafale.
The KF-21 combat plane, dubbed a 4.5-generation jet because of its partial stealth function, boasts a maximum payload of 7,700 kilograms and 10 pods for air-to-air missiles and other weapons. It can reach a speed of 2,200 kph with a flying range of 2,900 km.
Powered by GE Aerospace’s F414 engine, the KF-21 is also equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems such as AESA radar.
Lockheed Martin’s F-16 is estimated to cost $43 million per unit.
First deployed in 1978, the US fighter jet has since sold over 4,500 units to 25 countries, making it one of the world’s best-selling fighter jets.
The F-16, however, is classified as a fourth-generation fighter jet, lacking stealth capabilities and advanced electronic warfare systems. It is equipped with an F404 engine, an earlier version of the F414 engine.
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The Philippine Air Force is reportedly interested in eventually acquiring Lockheed Martin’s F-35, considered the best-performing fighter jet in deployment.
Industry officials said the Southeast Asian country may want to secure the F-16 first, then transition to the F-35.
However, the US government strictly controls the sale of the F-35, deemed a key US strategic asset. Countries like the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have tried to acquire it but were denied.
KOREA’S FIGHTER JET EXPORT RECORDS
Sources said KAI is appealing to the Philippine government by highlighting the successful exports of its FA-50 light fighter jets.
KAI exported 12 FA-50s to the Philippines in 2014 and has since been providing logistical and military support, including maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.
KAI has also sold KF-50 light fighter jets to Poland, Malaysia and other countries.
KAI flies its FA-50 fighter jets during the Radom Airshow in Poland in August 2023
“KAI will offer similar services, including a system and weapons upgrade, for the KF-21 if the Philippines decides to buy it,” said an industry official.
The KF-21 is currently only capable of air-to-air combat and does not yet have air-to-ground capabilities.
KAI plans to develop air-to-ground combat capabilities and begin mass production of upgraded versions by 2028.
Nicknamed Boramae, the KF-21 is a joint project between Korea and Indonesia to develop a next-generation supersonic fighter plane using Korean homegrown technology for key components.
KAI unveiled a prototype of the KF-21 fighter jet in April 2021.
According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Korea’s state-run arms procurement agency, KAI is expected to begin mass production of the new warplane by the end of this year, for initial delivery to the Korean Air Force in the second half of 2026.
Korea aims to become the world’s third-largest defense exporter within five years, moving up from the No. 10 player at the end of 2021.
Write to Hyeon-woo Oh at [email protected]
In-Soo Nam edited this article.
S.Korea’s KF-21, Lockheed's F-16 shortlisted for Philippine fighter jet deal - KED Global
South Korea’s homegrown fighter jet KF-21 is competing against US defense firm Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-16 for the Philippine government’s m
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Of course like the engine, there are others as well. But the point is that the plane is under Korean program with Indonesia as the only partner. We only use Lockheed Martin as Technical support, LM is not a partner since they dont insert any money there. LM is technical Assistant for Korea Aerospace.
As it is not US plane, so basically Korea can replace US made components if they have local version ready. At current time, 60 % of the plane is Korean, Indonesia is also expected to be KF21 global supply chain for some part, mostly airframe.
Indonesia also wanted to have one KF21 prototype as test bed plane which is crucial for the plane development, including in the upgrade and changing the components.
So despite currently it still has some US components, in the future as both Korea and Indonesia will progress inshaAllah, less US components are very possible
For example Korea has target to build indigenous engine for KF21 (designed by Korean)
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Lockheed Martin was heavily involved with the project, so yes.
Is it fair to assume that Indonesia is slowly decoupling itself from the project?
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Seoul adjusts Jakarta's financial commitment as production of KF-21 jets nears - Anadolu Ajansı
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Is it fair to assume that Indonesia is slowly decoupling itself from the project?
Indonesia’s stake in 5-generation fighter jet project reduced by South Korea
Seoul adjusts Jakarta's financial commitment as production of KF-21 jets nears - Anadolu Ajansı
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Is it fair to assume that Indonesia is slowly decoupling itself from the project?
Indonesia’s stake in 5-generation fighter jet project reduced by South Korea
Seoul adjusts Jakarta's financial commitment as production of KF-21 jets nears - Anadolu Ajansı
I dont understand where the Turkish journalist find the KF21 deployment is in 2032 ? The plane is started being mass produced this year and is expected to be used by Korea Air Force starting in 2026/27
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