https://defence-blog.com/india-may-buy-south-koreas-kf-21-fighter-jet/
>South Korea’s domestically developed KF-21 Boramae is emerging as a potential candidate for India’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, as New Delhi looks to address ongoing gaps in its combat air fleet.

>According to Indian defense media reports published on August 1, the KF-21 is being evaluated amid growing interest from the Indian Air Force (IAF) in acquiring both 4.5- and 5th-generation fighters. The South Korean jet is viewed as a cost-competitive platform with future growth potential and compatibility with India’s domestic industrial policy.

>The IAF currently faces a shortage in operational squadrons as older aircraft such as the MiG-21 and Jaguar are phased out. While India has long relied on a mix of Russian and French-origin platforms, shifting procurement priorities and delays in indigenous fighter programs have prompted broader consideration of new-generation foreign systems.

>One of the key advantages highlighted in the Indian press is engine commonality. The KF-21 uses the same F414 engine type selected for India’s Tejas Mk II and AMCA programs. If India proceeds with large-scale production of the F414 under license, this could simplify logistics, maintenance, and operational integration for the KF-21.

>Another factor is the aircraft’s potential compatibility with India’s “Make in India” defense manufacturing initiative. If selected, the KF-21 could be assembled or co-produced in India, and its open architecture may allow for the integration of locally developed systems such as the Uttam AESA radar and Astra air-to-air missiles—provided agreements on source code access and software integration are reached.

>As of mid-2025, the estimated unit price of the KF-21 ranges from $87 million to $110 million including engines, placing it below competitors such as the Rafale, Su-57 and F-35.

Also, Thailand could be a potential buyer due to Sweden embargoing Gripen exports.

>>64075504 (OP)
Could be worth it as KAI urgently needed new customers after Indonesia stabbing it in the back and India could provide additional armament it needed like AAM.

>>64075504 (OP)
>competitors
>F-35
lol

>>64075504 (OP)
Wouldn't be surprised considering how dire their situation is right now.

>>64075504 (OP)
>https://idrw.org/no-interest-from-iaf-in-south-koreas-kf-21-fighter-jet-say-indian-officials/#:~:text=While%20the%20jet%20has%20attracted,a%20potential%20sale%20to%20India.
LMAO

>>64075504 (OP)
India reminds me of my favorite quote by Charles De Gaulle, that "Brazil is not a serious Country."

India is similarly not a serious country. I would go as far as to say that the Indians lack many of the traits that a real country should have. Key among these, is India's inability to build any sort of institutional competency. No matter what India tries they cannot effectively provide their citizens with education, sanitation or infrastructure. They do not have the industrial capacity to be a global economic force, nor can they even be a country where you can outsource to. Think about what happened to Apple's pivot to Indian manufacturing, the Indians simply could not meet their contractual requirements. Their diplomats pursue a policy aligning themselves with Russia despite any long term benefits, just because retarded third world machismo compels them. It's almost like they are allergic to competency.

It doesn't matter what jets they use, because they'll still manage to lose their next air war against Pakistan too. The hardware doesn't matter if everyone using it is too retarded to use it. Seriously, read through what happened, the Indians failed on practically every level of organization, planning and coordination.

Whatever the price, it will not be worth it as long as it is piloted by Indians under the command of other Indians.

>>64076873
They do it for themselves, all defence acquisitions in Jeetlandia are designed to line the pockets of bureaucrats and military officers, they don't give a fuck about National security or something, if a serious war were to break out, these people will be the first to abandon ship and flee to Europe using the money and connections they made during their service, fucking corporation are better than these parasites, at least they have enough of leverage over world affairs to pressure the jeet government to maintain social stability and internal security in the interest of trade and commerce

>>64075504 (OP)
India has been considering the Boramae for at least years now.

>>64075504 (OP)
>no RAM
>no IWB
lol

>>64076873
>Their diplomats pursue a policy aligning themselves with Russia despite any long term benefits
America would never let them become China 2.0

>>64077577
And? Do what? Support Pakistan? Israel won't let them do that.

>>64077577
Please tell me how China got the US to let them be china in the first place? Surely it didn't have anything to do with backing a regional rival of the US' existing rival. As long as you ignore all the attempts for US companies to outsource to India, and the constant outreach to india the last three presidents made, I suppose you have a point.

That's besides point though. It's not that the US lets India do anything. India simply is unable to do anything.

>>64075504 (OP)
>>64077504
KF-21EX has actually been confirmed to carry 2000 lb bombs in its iwb.
https://nitter.net/RAMAE101/status/1952332189137555967
>KAI's upgraded KF-21, the KF-21EX, can carry two 2,000-pound JDAM. This means that it can carry large longrange weapons such as eight Spear Missiles or two JSM missiles, similar to the GCAP and F-35A, or destroy a 2-meter-thick concrete hangar in LO mode.

>Of course, the GCAP and F-35A can carry two large weapons and two Meteor missiles. However, the KF-21EX cannot carry additional internal weapons if it is equipped with two 2,000-pound bombs. This is the key difference.

>However, the KF-21 basic model is priced at 60% of the F-35A. The KF-21EX will be priced similarly to the F-35A but will be significantly cheaper than the GCAP.

>If the JSM missile or future missiles are used, the KF-21EX will be capable of attacking ground or sea targets approximately 300 km away while maintaining a low observability profile.
>How many ground-to-air systems will be capable of attacking LO aircraft 300 km away by the 2030?

>>64076793
>not considering currently
India will deny anything up until the last moment before they sign a contract.

>>64075504 (OP)
NO DO NOT REDEEM KF-21
TEJAS IS F-22 COMPETITOR SAAR

>>64079558
>confirmed
a png is not confirmation of anything, gookshill.

>>64079686
>a png is not confirmation of anything
?
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/kai-plans-internal-weapons-bay-kf-21ex
>DAEJEON, South Korea—Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed that a future variant of the KF-21 fighter will feature an internal weapons bay capable of housing a 2,000-lb. guided bomb, significantly enhancing its strike capability while maintaining low observability.

>The upgraded variant, designated KF-21EX, is designed to engage hardened ground targets—such as reinforced bunkers—without increasing its radar cross section (RCS) through external weapons carriage.

>The disclosure came during an air force conference held July 28 in Daejeon, South Korea, where KAI presented a detailed roadmap for the KF-21EX under the title, “KF-21 Performance Improvement and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Combat System.” The presentation offered the most comprehensive public look to date at the planned enhancements, building upon initial concepts disclosed last year.

>The addition of the internal weapons bay is the most significant structural change in the KF-21EX. According to KAI, the bay is expected to accommodate a range of munitions including the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, LIG Nex1's indigenous long-range air-to-air missile (LRAAM), the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, KAI's own Air-Launched Effects (ALE), and 2,000-lb.-class guided bombs—believed to be the GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM).

>An industry official speaking to Aviation Week on condition of anonymity notes that since the under-development collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) platform is not expected to carry heavy air-to-ground munitions, the crewed fighter will be required to shoulder the burden of delivering 2,000-lb.-class weapons. The internal carriage of such ordnance would bring the KF-21EX's capabilities closer to those of the F-35 in strike configuration.

>>64079709
ohhhh now I'm impressed, a whole load of... nothing. Can you show me a single image of a KF-21 with an IWB? Can you show me a single confirmed (MOU or observer deals don't count) customer for the KF-21?

gookshill are out en mass today, what happened?

>>64079709
>Can you show me a single image of a KF-21 with an IWB?
Can you show me a single image of GCAP prototype that's currently wip? KF-21EX is literally an upgrade from the current KF-21 and it's been flying since 2020. Also, do you want me to remind you that the Koreans have already started working on the development of IWB for KF-21?
https://x.com/fa50_defense/status/1915015955861868752

>>64079730
why are you arguing with yourself? Have you lost it?

>>64079769
He was most likely false flagging against himself to have an excuse to shill the gookplane here LMAO How fucking slimy

https://x.com/fa50_defense/status/1915015955861868752
>The KF-21 internal weapons bay air-to-air missile pylon project has been announced.(25.10.~29.9.)

>Ejection method: Pneumatic ejection

>Mounting store weight: Capable of mounting AMRAAM-class weapons

>Ejection length: To ensure safe separation, the weapon is distanced from the weapon pylon during separation.
>Development Concept

>Development of a weapon mounting/separation mechanism technology that securely fixes air-to-air weapons in the internal weapons bay until separation and ensures safe separation during ejection.

>Development of a release device technology that safely separates the weapon from the aircraft by distancing it from the pylon through a release control device, using compressed air, according to the release signal, over the required ejection length.

>Development of the design and performance verification technology for the weapon pylon release device and pneumatic control device to meet the performance objectives outlined in the development goals.

>Necessity of Research and Development

>Development of an internal weapons bay for aerial platforms is necessary to minimize drag and achieve a low radar cross-section (RCS) shape, in order to evade threats from anti-aircraft weapons and enemy aircraft, while infiltrating to the target area and executing mission objectives.

>>64079788
>random incoherent sentences with a random tweet as the source

https://x.com/fa50_defense/status/1915015955861868752
>The KF-21 internal weapons bay air-to-air missile pylon project has been announced.(25.10.~29.9.)

>Ejection method: Pneumatic ejection

>Mounting store weight: Capable of mounting AMRAAM-class weapons

>Ejection length: To ensure safe separation, the weapon is distanced from the weapon pylon during separation.
>Development Concept

>Development of a weapon mounting/separation mechanism technology that securely fixes air-to-air weapons in the internal weapons bay until separation and ensures safe separation during ejection.

>Development of a release device technology that safely separates the weapon from the aircraft by distancing it from the pylon through a release control device, using compressed air, according to the release signal, over the required ejection length.

>Development of the design and performance verification technology for the weapon pylon release device and pneumatic control device to meet the performance objectives outlined in the development goals.

>Necessity of Research and Development

>Development of an internal weapons bay for aerial platforms is necessary to minimize drag and achieve a low radar cross-section (RCS) shape, in order to evade threats from anti-aircraft weapons and enemy aircraft, while infiltrating to the target area and executing mission objectives.

>>64079790
>>64079791