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6/29/2025, 9:57:59 AM
https://defensetalks.com/polish-air-force-chief-flies-south-koreas-kf-21-as-bilateral-defense-ties-advance/
>Polish Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak flew South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet during an official visit this week, underscoring deepening military and industrial cooperation between Warsaw and Seoul.
>The visit included high-level talks at South Korea’s Air Force Headquarters in Gyeryongdae, where Gen. Nowak met with ROK Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Young-soo. Both commanders expressed a shared commitment to expanding collaboration in areas ranging from airpower development to defense manufacturing and pilot training.
>Poland has rapidly emerged as a key defense partner for South Korea in Europe. In 2022, the two countries signed a landmark agreement for 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft, produced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Twelve of those—designated FA-50GF—are already in service with the Polish Air Force. Deliveries of the remaining 36 FA-50PL variants are ongoing.
>The program forms part of Poland’s broader efforts to modernize its fleet and diversify its defense suppliers amid shifting regional dynamics.
>During his stop at KAI headquarters, Gen. Nowak boarded a KF-21 prototype alongside a company test pilot to assess the aircraft’s handling and performance. The flight marked a rare hands-on evaluation by a foreign military chief and signals growing interest in the Boramae platform, which is expected to enter full-scale production later this decade.
>While no formal procurement discussions have been disclosed, the visit suggests Poland may be open to exploring long-term industrial collaboration beyond the FA-50.
What are the implications of the head of your air force having a test flight aboard a prototype aircraft?
>Polish Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak flew South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet during an official visit this week, underscoring deepening military and industrial cooperation between Warsaw and Seoul.
>The visit included high-level talks at South Korea’s Air Force Headquarters in Gyeryongdae, where Gen. Nowak met with ROK Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Young-soo. Both commanders expressed a shared commitment to expanding collaboration in areas ranging from airpower development to defense manufacturing and pilot training.
>Poland has rapidly emerged as a key defense partner for South Korea in Europe. In 2022, the two countries signed a landmark agreement for 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft, produced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Twelve of those—designated FA-50GF—are already in service with the Polish Air Force. Deliveries of the remaining 36 FA-50PL variants are ongoing.
>The program forms part of Poland’s broader efforts to modernize its fleet and diversify its defense suppliers amid shifting regional dynamics.
>During his stop at KAI headquarters, Gen. Nowak boarded a KF-21 prototype alongside a company test pilot to assess the aircraft’s handling and performance. The flight marked a rare hands-on evaluation by a foreign military chief and signals growing interest in the Boramae platform, which is expected to enter full-scale production later this decade.
>While no formal procurement discussions have been disclosed, the visit suggests Poland may be open to exploring long-term industrial collaboration beyond the FA-50.
What are the implications of the head of your air force having a test flight aboard a prototype aircraft?
6/27/2025, 4:00:01 PM
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First mass produced KF-21 rolled out of the assembly line last month.
https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/20/first-kf-21-production-final-assembly/
KAI has recently bagged another batch of KF-21 order from ROKAF.
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/air/kai-hanwha-win-deals-to-build-more-kf-21-fighters-and-engines
Polish Air Force Chief took a test flight on KF-21 the other day, which makes him the 2nd high ranking foreign official to fly KF-21 after the Commander of the UAE Air Warfare Center.
https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=142915
First mass produced KF-21 rolled out of the assembly line last month.
https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/20/first-kf-21-production-final-assembly/
KAI has recently bagged another batch of KF-21 order from ROKAF.
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/air/kai-hanwha-win-deals-to-build-more-kf-21-fighters-and-engines
Polish Air Force Chief took a test flight on KF-21 the other day, which makes him the 2nd high ranking foreign official to fly KF-21 after the Commander of the UAE Air Warfare Center.
https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=142915
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