The Republic of Korea faces a unique and complex threat environment. No other fighter aircraft in the world is better equipped to ensure the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) can maintain regional security stability than the 5th Generation F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter. The Republic of Korea selected the F-35 Lighting II for their F-X III fighter program in 2014. The ROKAF are currently taking deliveries of 40 F-35A Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft. ROKAF's 17th Fighter Wing operates the F-35 out of Cheongju Air Base.

Info: F-35A Lightning II ROKAF 17th FW, #18-001, Luka AFB, AZ, 2018