The South Korean Air Force has received two additional F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets from Boeing, which are deployed at the South’s 11th Fighter Wing in Daegu, Seoul.

The F-15K Slam Eagle is an advanced variant of the combat-proven F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather ground attack strike fighter and has a combat range of 1,800km.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The new fighter jet also features the latest technologies including advanced radars, latest weapons systems and powerful engines.

The two jets are part of the 21 F-15K Slam Eagle fleet ordered in 2008 under the second phase of its fighter jet modernisation project, with deliveries to be completed by 2012.

The additional aircraft brings the total number of the advanced aircraft in the country to 47.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Airforce Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Airforce Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.


Excellence in Action
Discover how Virtualitics is transforming mission readiness with explainable AI, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision intelligence across the U.S. Department of Defense through its AI-powered Integrated Readiness Optimization suite, for which it has won the Innovation and Business Expansion awards.

Discover the Impact