MRLN Aerospace Buys Former ROKAF F-4E Fighters
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NEVADA, United States (AAN) – MRLN Aerospace Buys Former ROKAF F-4E Fighters
The civilian-contracted adversary fleet in the U.S. will gain a considerable boost with the delivery of highly-capable F-4E fighters from the Republic of Korea.
The South Korean government will sell up to 8 former Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II fighters to Laughlin, Nevada-based MRLN Aerospace, the South Korean minister for defense industry announced.
MRLN Aerospace is a provider of training services to various U.S. government agencies and operates a fleet of Aero L-39 Albatros, BAE, Bell OH-58, Boeing CH-47F and Mikoyan MiG-29 aircraft. “The F-4E aircraft will be used to provide training services to the United States Air Force,” the minister said. “The work to prepare these aircraft and components for sale will provide direct industry jobs in South Korea while the ROKAF transitions to more modern fighter platforms.”
Although the exact number of aircraft to be sold to MRLN Aerospace is yet to be announced, it was stated that the aircraft will be prepared for delivery over the coming three or four years. At its peak, the ROKAF had several operational F-4E fighter squadrons, but the legacy fighter is due to be withdrawn from service soon. South Korea is replacing its F-4E Phantoms with more modern fighters, including the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. South Korea’s F-4Es are some of the most advanced Phantoms in service today, having undergone multiple upgrades, including the integration of advanced radar, countermeasures, and targeting systems. These upgrades have kept the fleet viable despite its age, with some aircraft receiving structural refurbishments to extend their service life. In related news, the Republic of Korea announced a contract for the delivery of advanced Joint Adversarial Training and Testing Services (JATTS), which includes provisions to enhance training capabilities for fifth-generation platforms, such as the F-35A.
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