The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF; Korean: 대한민국 공군; Hanja: 大韓民國空軍; RR: Daehanminguk Gong-gun), also known as the ROK Air Force or South Korean Air Force, is the aerial and space warfare service branch of South Korea, operating under the South Korean Ministry of National Defense.

Current aircraft of the South Korean Air Force including attack, bomber, cargo transport, special mission, fighter, Search and Rescue, aerial tanker, remote-piloted, reconnaissance, trainer and utility types.

With North Korea as its immediate and primary concern, the ROKAF is built around the need for a strong, agile, and technologically superior force capable of defending South Korean airspace, conducting precision strikes, and supporting ground and naval operations.

Apr 16, 2024 · CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — The United States and South Korea are carrying out their largest, annual aerial training to “deter, defend and defeat” enemies in and around the Korean...

Jul 18, 2024 · Introduced into South Korea, THAAD significantly enhances the nation’s air force capabilities by providing a critical layer of defense against evolving missile threats, particularly from North Korea.

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF; Korean: 대한민국 공군; Hanja: 大韓民國空軍; RR: Daehanminguk Gong-gun), also known as the ROK Air Force or South Korean Air Force, is the aerial and space warfare service branch of South Korea, operating under the South Korean Ministry of National Defense.

Nov 25, 2024 · SEOUL, South Korea — The South Korean air force plans to disperse its newest fleet of F-35A Lightning II stealth jets throughout the country, rather than at just one base, to better respond...

Jan 1, 2025 · The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Republic of Korea Air Force (2025). The service currently counts 822 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types.

May 10, 2023 · The ROKAF, manned by 65,000 personnel, operates a force of 720 combat aircraft using both foreign and indigenous built airframes and defensive missile systems, primarily as a strategic counter to its North Korean Air Force counterparts. Modern South Korean Air Power highlights—through 177 high-quality maps and photos, along with in-depth ...

Under Defense Reform 2020, the 15-year military modernization program announced in 2005, the ROK Air Force will develop a structure suitable for air superiority and precision strike by...