Four F-35As ordered by South Korea will go home this week. The jets are expected to arrive at 17th Fighter Wing after Wednesday.
A Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning II banks left during a refueling mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The aircraft’s electronic sensors contain the Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (DAS), a system that provides pilots with situational awareness in the area surrounding the aircraft for enhanced missile and aircraft warning, and day/night pilot vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leala Marquez)
The total number of F-35As in the country will increase to eight.
