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South Korea Displays The F-35 To The Public For The First Time After The Low-Profile Delivery Of Its First Four Jets

October 2, 2019 Stefano D'Urso

The presentation was held during the celebrations of the 71st Armed Forces Day and the 70th anniversary of ROKAF (Republic Of Korea Air Force), one day before North Korea carried out possible submarine-launched ballistic missile. […]

Warning Shots Fired At Russian A-50 AEW Aircraft That Allegedly Violated South Korea’s Airspace

July 23, 2019 David Cenciotti

Pretty tense “close encounter” between Russian Air Force and ROKAF (Republic Of Korea Air Force) aircraft early today. A Russian Air Force A-50 Mainstay Airborne Early Warning aircraft violated South Korea’s airspace above the East […]

Here’s South Korea’s First F-35A Lightning II Stealth Aircraft During Its Maiden Flight

March 20, 2018 David Cenciotti

The first F-35 destined to the ROKAF (Republic Of Korea Air Force) has successfully completed its first flight. On Mar. 19, 2018, the first F-35A destined to the ROKAF performed its maiden flight at Lockheed […]

USAF F-35As Deploy to Japan For Pacific Command Theater Security Program Ahead Of Trump’s Asia Trip

November 2, 2017 Tom Demerly

Air Force F-35A Deployment Joins U.S. Marine F-35Bs to Add Capability Near Korea. In what appears to be a continuation of U.S. preparedness in the Asian theater amidst tensions with North Korea, the U.S. Air […]

These Spyplanes Are Watching North Korea’s Next Test

September 22, 2017 David Cenciotti

U.S. and South Korean intelligence gathering aircraft are monitoring Pyongyang’s next move. Kim Jong Un says North Korea may soon test a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean and, based on the signals broadcast by […]