• Digital Battlespace

  ADEX 2017: Saab offers Korea better radars

  23rd October 2017

  The Sweden-based company Saab outlined its defence radars, Giraffe and Arthur, for the South Korean and regional market at last week’s Seoul ADEX. The South Korean …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ADEX 2017: A Sea Sword to slay the enemy

  20th October 2017

  The Sea Sword is a USV being developed by LIG Nex1 in South Korea. A scale model of the second-generation type was exhibited at Seoul …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ADEX 2017: KUS-10 awaits next flight opportunity

  20th October 2017

  The Aerospace Division of Korean Air (KAL-ASD) again showed its KUS-VH at Seoul ADEX, with the company recording progress in its quest to create an …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ADEX 2017: Uconsystem and Firstec expand ranges

  19th October 2017

  Uconsystem, a South Korean manufacturer of UAVs, demonstrated a strong move into the commercial market at Seoul ADEX 2017 as it builds upon military sales …

• Training

  ADEX 2017: KAI unveils T-50A variant

  18th October 2017

  Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) unveiled its latest variant of the T-50 advanced jet trainer (AJT) at this week’s Seoul ADEX, being held from 17-22 October. …

• Digital Battlespace

  ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting

  23rd October 2017

  South Korea’s third-generation digital Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN) for the brigade-and-below level has now been fielded, with the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) exhibiting …

• Defence Notes

  ADEX 2017: KF-X now under refinement

  19th October 2017

  A spokesperson for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said its next-generation fighter aircraft, the KF-X, is undergoing ‘refinement and its configuration is being altered as testing …

• Digital Battlespace

  ADEX 2017: Rafael promotes Iron Dome for Korea

  17th October 2017

  Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is offering Iron Dome, the only dual-mission counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) and very short-range air defence system at this …

• Defence Helicopter

  ADEX 2017: Bell promoting AH-1Z for Korea

  17th October 2017

  Bell Helicopter has high hopes for winning a bid for an attack helicopter requirement for a new aviation helicopter group being created for the Republic …

• Defence Helicopter

  ADEX 2017: Honeywell offers engines for Korean CH-47

  19th October 2017

  Honeywell Aerospace was looking to fulfil South Korea’s upgrade requirements for its CH-47 helicopters at this week’s Seoul ADEX. The Korean military plans to upgrade the engines for …

• Defence Helicopter

  ADEX 2017: Bell and Leonardo duke it out for Korea TH-X

  19th October 2017

  South Korea’s requirement to replace its MD 500 training helicopters for the army and navy is expected to be decided within 30-60 days, sources said …

• Land Warfare

  ADEX 2017: S&T motivated to grow its small arms

  18th October 2017

  S&T; Motiv displayed several new small arms that it is currently developing – including a 5.56mm assault rifle, 7.62mm machine gun and 12.7mm anti-materiel rifle …

• Land Warfare

  ADEX 2017: Hyundai Rotem makes WAVs

  17th October 2017

  Hyundai Rotem showed off two company-funded versions of its 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV) family at the Seoul ADEX 2017 exhibition. The two new vehicles …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ​ADEX 2017: IAI/Hankuk announce joint UAV venture

  18th October 2017

  Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Korea-based Hankuk Carbon signed an agreement establishing a new joint venture company, Korea Aviation Technologies (KAT), to be based in …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ADEX 2017: Korean Air promotes crewless aircraft

  17th October 2017

  Amongst its range of UAVs covering the tactical to strategic levels the Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air showed a new type known as the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  IF-X/ KF-X Development - Indonesia

  In May 2018, Indonesia renegotiated the terms of the contract, with no details disclosed. At ADEX 2019, the full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. ...

• Fighter - multirole

  KF-X Development - South Korea

  In May 2018, Indonesia renegotiated the terms of the contract, with no details disclosed. At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. ...

• ISR/special mission

  Baekdu-II (South Korea)

  Programme Background This ISR aircraft programme, which first appeared on the 2020-24 Mid-Term Defense Acquisition Plan, comprises four Baekdu-II aircraft. These will add to two ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  KF-21 Loyal Wingman [South Korea]

  Programme Background KF-21 Boramae Crewed Fighter The Republic of Korea’s Air Force (ROKAF) plans to acquire the KF-21 Boramae fighter, replacing F-4E Phantom II and F-5E/F fighters in the ...

• Fighter - multirole

  JF-17 [Azerbaijan]

  Programme Background Requirement In October 2019, Turkish media sources reported that at least two Azeri pilots travelled to Pakistan to receive training in JF-17 aircraft. ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Akinci [Azerbaijan]

  Programme Background Two Export Contracts In January 2022, the Daily Sabah reported that Baykar had "recently" signed its first export contract for the Akinci. Haluk Bayraktar said ...

• AEW&C

  AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  Programme Background The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ADEX ...

• Fighter - multirole

  IF-X/KF-X procurement (Indonesia)

  Programme Background At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. The first prototype of the KF-21 fighter aircraft was rolled out in April ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  VTOL UAV (ROKA)

  Programme Background All branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces are placing a large emphasis on the procurement of unmanned systems to improve ISR ...

• ISR/special mission

  ISTAR Aircraft (South Korea)

  Programme Background South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration stated that Seoul is planning to procure additional aircraft to minimize potential surveillance gaps amid growing security ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  KAAV II

  Programme Background The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) operates one Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship and has launched another to support provide operational lift for the ROKMC. ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

  RQ-4 Global Hawk (South Korea)

  Programme Background Requirments Seoul required UAS assets to help monitor its neighbour to the north and, increasingly, Chinese activities in waters and in the air near ...

• Fighter - multirole

  KF-21 procurement [South Korea]

  Programme Background At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. The first prototype of the KF-21 fighter aircraft was rolled out in April ...

• Tanks

  Leopard 2A8 (Norway)

  Programme Background Norway is in possession of 57 Leopard 2A4NO MBTs, but only around 30 of these are still thought to be operational with units. ...

• Tanks

  Leopard 2A8 (Norway - Option)

  Programme Background Norway is in possession of 57 Leopard 2A4NO MBTs, but only around 30 of these are still thought to be operational with units. ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  NCUAV

  Next Corps UAV (NCUAV) is a MALE multirole surveillance UAS being developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and destined for the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA).  The ...

• ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol, Military UAS - fixed-wing

  Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV)

  The Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV) is a multi-purpose development aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot, although future ...

• Loitering munitions

  KUS-SX

  Developed by the Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD), the KUS-SX is both a loitering munition and an ISR UAV. Development commenced in early 2023, and the drone ...

• Loitering munitions

  Kargi (Improved)

  At ADEX 2022, Lentatek unveiled a new, as-yet-unnamed version of the Kargi loitering munition.  Instead of Kargi's radio frequency (RF) seeker, this new version features an under-nose EO/IR ...

• Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  MUM-T

  The Military Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is a UAS in development by Korean Aerospace Industries. Showcased at Seoul ADEX 2021, the MUM-T can be launched from the ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter (MPUH)

  The Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter (MPUH) is a rotary-wing UAS manufactured by Sungwoo Engineering, with Lig Nex1 and Korean Air acting as subcontractors on the project. It is intended ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  Alan-2

  Developed by Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering, the Alan-2 is an armoured 4x4 tactical vehicle. It was demonstrated for the first time during the ADEX 2022 exhibition ...

• Loitering munitions

  Canister-Launcher UAV

  Foosung Firstec is developing a canister-launched loitering munition, which the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) has tested. It will have a 0.5kg warhead and be ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  KUS-VT tiltrotor

  The KUS-VT is a tiltrotor UAV that first flew in October 2013 and was exhibited at ADEX 2013. The aircraft is designed to have a ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Night Intruder 500 Vectored Thurst (NI-500VT)

  Manufactured by Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI), the Night Intruder 500 Vectored Thurst (NI-500VT) is an in-development tiltrotor UAV.  KAI debuted the platform in a promotional video during ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

  KUS-FC

  The KUS-FC, also known as the Kaori-X, is a stealthy UCAV in joint development by the Agency for Defense Development and the Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD).  ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing

  AD-G4

  The AD-G4 is a rotary-wing UAV developed by Deftech. It features an IR camera with 10x optical zoom and 680x480 resolution and can host offensive ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  KUS-FT

  Development of the Korean Air Aerospace Division KUS-FT fixed-wing UAV began in 2010 and was completed in November 2014. It entered service with the Republic ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  KUS-LW

  The KUS-LW is a developmental MALE loyal wingman UAV. The Agency for Defence Development (AAD) began developing the KUS-LW in November 2021 before selecting the Korean ...

• Loitering munitions

  F-5000 E

  The F-5000 E is an in-development loitering munition from Deftech. Its power plant is an electric brushless motor. It can host different warheads, including a 5kg ...