What Happened
Seoul Explores Advanced Stealth Aircraft With AI Capabilities
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched a concept study for a next-generation fighter to succeed the KF-21 Boramae, aiming to define operational requirements and optimal design for an advanced combat aircraft. The study will explore stealth, artificial intelligence, and uncrewed team capabilities, with a budget of KRW 900 million for a 14-month research timeline. This move is part of a broader push to establish South Korea as a major player in high-tech defense manufacturing, as reported by Unknown Source.