The KAI KF-X is a joint South Korean and Indonesian fighter aircraft development program with the goal of producing an advanced multirole fighter for the South Korean and Indonesian air forces. The program is lead by South Korea, which holds 60% of shares. Indonesia joined in 2010 for 20%, and the remainder is held by private partners including manufacturer Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI).
“Indonesia remains committed to supporting the sustainability of the joint development program of fighter aircraft in collaboration with South Korea,” said Deputy Minister of Defense, M Herindra, while attending the KFX/IFX Celebration Ceremony at Sacheon Air Base, South Korea, on September 28.
According to him, the successful flight test of the KF-21 Boramae is a tangible manifestation of the successful development of this fighter aircraft, and is a long-awaited development.
“Indonesia may be optimistic that one day the KF-21 Boramae will become part of the Indonesian air defense system,” Herindra said in front of South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup and South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Minister Eom Dong Hwan.