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    "data": {
        "id": 1815162,
        "msgid": "final-hurdle-for-kf-21-boramae-fighter-dapa-certification-1782046339",
        "date": "2026-06-21 19:26:09",
        "title": "Final Hurdle for KF-21 Boramae Fighter: DAPA Certification",
        "author": "Erik Purnama Putra",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Defence",
        "summary": "South Korea's domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is poised to receive initial type certification from the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) this week, clearing its final regulatory hurdle before frontline service. The certification confirms the aircraft met all 745 inspection requirements across 14 airworthiness categories, including operational capability and pilot safety in extreme conditions. The review process, which began in April 2021, paves the way for the 4.5-generation Block 1 jet to enter service.",
        "content": "<p>Official approval from the Defence Acquisition Programme\nAdministration (DAPA) is the final hurdle for the KF-21 Boramae fighter\njet before it enters frontline service this year. The domestically\nproduced South Korean jet is set to receive initial type certification\nthis week following a government review. DAPA will grant the type\ncertification to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) after reviewing the\nBoramae\u2019s airworthiness, described as the \u2018final official recognition\u2019\nof the 4.5-generation Block 1 aircraft, according to a report from\nAviation Week. The military airworthiness certification review commenced\nin April 2021 and will continue until April 2026. The review evaluated\nthe fighter jet\u2019s operational capabilities, specifically whether the\nBoramae can protect pilots and operate safely, including in extreme\nenvironmental and flight conditions. The review also assessed the\naircraft\u2019s mission performance. DAPA confirmed at the 89th programme\ndevelopment meeting this week that the KF-21 met a total of 745\ninspection requirements across 14 different airworthiness\ncategories.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/final-hurdle-for-kf-21-boramae-fighter-dapa-certification-1782046339",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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