South Korea has decided to increase its fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jets

South Korea is about to purchase an additional batch of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.

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This was reported by the Defence Acquisition Programmes Administration (DAPA). The contract for the purchase of additional aircraft was signed in December. We are talking about 25 fighters worth $5.06 billion. By the way, South Korea now has 40 F-35 Lightning II aircraft in service. The Korean Army received them between 2019 and 2022.

Flashback

The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. It is developed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The aircraft has stealth technology and is equipped with two air-to-air missiles, guided bombs and a 25mm cannon. The F-35 Lightning II can fly up to 2,200 kilometres and reach speeds of up to 1,931 km/h.

Source: DAPA