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Another ROKAF's F-16C down in Yeongju. Glad the pilot is safe, but that jet was a 1986 relic! 40 years is way too long.
So glad the KF-21 Boramae deployment starts soon—it's time to retire these old airframes for good. 🇰🇷✈️
#ROKAF #KF21Boramae #Deployment #FleetModernization
공군 F-16C 전투기 영주서 추락…조종사 1명 비상탈출 후 구조(종합3보)
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Tensions rise as the #RussianEmbassy in Seoul ignores MOFA’s request to remove a "Victory is Ours" banner. Ahead of the Ukraine war's 4th anniversary, #Seoul calls it a "diplomatic discourtesy," yet the Vienna Convention prevents forced removal. m.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/news/AK…
#Russia has warned of "retaliatory measures" if #SouthKorea joins #NATO’s #Ukraine PURL. Spokeswoman Zakharova stated any involvement in weapon supplies would cause "irreversible damage" to relations and destroy prospects for dialogue. google.com/amp/s/www.yna.co.…
In exchange for troop deployments, #Russia is providing #NorthKorea with advanced military technology for satellites, missiles, and air defense. NK is also gaining critical modern combat experience in drone warfare. google.com/amp/s/www.yna.co.…
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Zima? Mróz? Śnieg? ❄️
Dla naszych czołgistów to idealne warunki do szkolenia. „Biała” Pantera K2 nie zwalnia tempa — działa precyzyjnie, pewnie i bez kompromisów 🐆
@MON_GOV_PL @DGeneralneRSZ @SztabGenWP @16Dywizja @Polska_Zbrojna
Is there anything #Indonesia hasn't asked for regarding #KF21? It’s a cycle of demands: a discount, dual-seaters, a loan, slashing orders to 16, now wanting the prototype back. Guess the loan didn't work out?
At this point, the only thing consistent is their inconsistency.
#SouthKorea is drawing a hard line on #Indonesia:
🚫 No loans for Indonesia’s 7.5% cost share, or for the purchase of KF-21 units.
🚫 No "in-kind" payments.
🚫 Zero commissions for Indonesian politicians.
The terms remain firm: Cash only, no kickbacks.
The math doesn't favor #Indonesia here. Since prototypes cost significantly more than mass-produced jets, slashing their funding share likely prevents a prototype transfer. They’ve essentially stepped back from the deal they originally sought. #KF21Boramae
Beyond the budget, there is a significant security dimension. The risk of #KF21Boramae tech leaking, especially given #Indonesia’s unique diplomatic ties with #NorthKorea, is a major concern for #Seoul. yna.co.kr/view/PYH2025101200…
As #Moody’s cuts Indonesia’s outlook over governance concerns, the fallout is reaching global partners. While the #US and #Boeing were already prepared, #SouthKorea and #KAI are now intensifying their watch over the country’s financial stability. #KF21 reuters.com/world/asia-pacif…
#SouthKorea and #KAI remain skeptical of Indonesia’s latest proposal. Despite failing to meet its share of development costs, Indonesia claims it can repay a significantly higher amount through Korean loans—a pitch Seoul isn't buying yet. #KF21Boramae
#SouthKorea is drawing a hard line on #Indonesia:
🚫 No loans for Indonesia’s 7.5% cost share, or for the purchase of KF-21 units.
🚫 No "in-kind" payments.
🚫 Zero commissions for Indonesian politicians.
The terms remain firm: Cash only, no kickbacks.
Selling the #KF21Boramae to a partner unable to pay isn't just a bad deal—it’s a liability.
Forcing #SouthKorea and #KAI to absorb these losses creates massive financial risks for #ROKAF and future export users. A stable program requires reliable partners, not high-risk debt.
#Moody’s downgrades #Indonesia’s outlook to ‘Negative’ while MSCI warns of a market demotion. Policy unpredictability is surging.
#SouthKorea & #KAI are on high alert, as fiscal instability fuels fears over Indonesia's ability to settle its #KF21 debts. yna.co.kr/amp/view/AKR202602…
While the #Poland and #US forces use the #SamsungGalaxy for missions, #ROK soldiers still relies on unsecure personal phones. It is a strategic failure that others leverage SK tech for security while our own soldiers lack the same protection. #SamsungKnox benchmark.pl/aktualnosci/sam…
It’s 2026 and the world needs to know: the #ROKArmy is still using radios from the #VietnamWar era. 📻︎ How is this even possible? #Communication #Security
Stop the excuses. Give our soldiers secure devices or they’ll be geolocated and targeted just like we’ve seen in recent conflicts. #NationalDefense #ROKArmy youtu.be/gmj8gIRF1jk?si=o46z…
It’s no secret that #Hyundai’s automation is world-class. Integrating #Atlas will only accelerate #K2BlackPanther production, making it faster and more cost-effective than ever. The future of defense is here. #AIRobotics #Automation #CuttingEdge youtube.com/watch?v=YTdr8qyk…
We also can’t underestimate the advanced #automation at #KAI. It is the driving force behind the exceptional quality, cost-efficiency, and delivery speed of the #KF21Boramae and #FA50. xitter.cf/i/status/1833149744090…
Most importantly, #KAI reduced the unit cost of #KF21 #Boramae by 30-40% compared to #American and #European 4.5-gen alternatives through innovative manufacturing #automation, which also speeds up delivery. #SmartFactory