South Korea’s air force to retire key assets that defend against North Korea



News South Korea’s air force to retire key assets that defend against North Korea Government also announced beginning of Chungmu training to bolster preparedness for war scenario with DPRK Joon Ha Park April 22, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The ROK Air Force's P-4E Phantom fighter jet fires an AGM-142 “Pop-eye” precision-guided air-to-ground missile during its final live-fire drill on April 18, 2024 \| Image: ROK Air Force South Korea’s F-4E Phantom fighter jet completed its final live-fire exercises last week, marking the end of an era for the assets that were once vital to the ROK’s air defense against North Korea. After 55 years of service, the ROK’s fleet of F-4E Phantoms will be retired on June 7, along with the AGM-142 “Pop-eye” missiles, according to an ROK air force press release. South Korea’s F-4E Phantom fighter jet completed its final live-fire exercises last week, marking the end of an era for the assets that were once vital to the ROK’s air defense against North Korea. After 55 years of service, the ROK’s fleet of F-4E Phantoms will be retired on June 7, along with the AGM-142 “Pop-eye” missiles, according to an ROK air force press release. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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South Korea’s air force to retire key assets that defend against North Korea

Government also announced beginning of Chungmu training to bolster preparedness for war scenario with DPRK

Joon Ha Park April 22, 2024

South Korea’s air force to retire key assets that defend against North Korea

The ROK Air Force's P-4E Phantom fighter jet fires an AGM-142 “Pop-eye” precision-guided air-to-ground missile during its final live-fire drill on April 18, 2024 | Image: ROK Air Force

South Korea’s F-4E Phantom fighter jet completed its final live-fire exercises last week, marking the end of an era for the assets that were once vital to the ROK’s air defense against North Korea.

After 55 years of service, the ROK’s fleet of F-4E Phantoms will be retired on June 7, along with the AGM-142 “Pop-eye” missiles, according to an ROK air force press release.

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