Yes — ordered. In 2023, South Korea ordered F-35A fighters, 20 units from US (Lockheed Martin)(not disclosed). Status: ordered. Reported by Letter of Acceptance signed Dec 8, 2023. The documented package: 20 F-35A fighters (follow-on) from US (Lockheed Martin) not disclosed.
| Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Item | F-35A fighters (follow-on) |
| Quantity | 20 |
| Supplier | US (Lockheed Martin) |
| Value | not disclosed |
| Status | ordered |
| Source | Letter of Acceptance signed Dec 8, 2023; deliveries from 2027 |