Before discussing Korean defence industry and the huge ADEX show in Seoul, some words about the state of the US, which seems to be in a political mess. The problem with all the positive coverage of the Donald Trump – Anthony Albanese meeting a week ago is it risks blinding people to the obvious reality that the US might not be in a position to defend anyone. We could be reaching that point much sooner than anyone anticipated – and Australians have to start thinking seriously about that prospect.
Thankfully for defence equipment, there are some alternatives, including from South Korean defence industry. The capabilities of the Republic of Korea are extraordinary, and the rate of growth seems to be increasing – and we have a quick look at the KF-21 supersonic jet fighter. A stealth version of it will appear soon – and it will be similar in performance to Australia’s F-35s.
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If Korea could produce a fighter jet that only matched the performance and stealth of the F35, without any improvement, but much more easily maintained (similar to Gripen) that would be well worth buying.
Ukraine is proving again and again, that reliability and serviceability beats elite performance statistics.
Add in lower acquisition cost and the KF-21 is starting to look like a very attractive option.