
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) Public Relations Head, Air Marshal I Nyoman Suadnyana, said the air force has run a test flight for the KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft. The test flight for the collaborative project between Indonesia and South Korea was carried out on Friday, June 27, 2025.
"The strategic cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea in the development of 4.5 generation fighter aircraft has reached a significant milestone through the successful flight of the KF-21 Boramae prototype," Nyoman said, as quoted by Antara on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
He explained that the aircraft was piloted by Colonel Ferrel Rigonald and South Korean pilot Koh Hwi Seok.
The test flight process was conducted at Sacheon Air Base, South Korea. During the test flight, Ferrel was in the front seat, and Koh Hwi Seok was in the back seat.
"The aircraft took off at 09:45 a.m. local time and performed a number of test maneuvers at an altitude of 20,000 feet for about an hour," Nyoman explained.
Both fighter pilots successfully carried out the test flight. The test flight reflects the success of warfare technology and human resource cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea.
With this cooperation program, he hopes to enhance the strength of the Indonesian air force in defending the country's airspace.
"The KF-21/IF-X program not only brings technical benefits but also strengthens Indonesia's standing as a primary partner in the development of innovative and independent modern defense equipment," he said.
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