South Korea's primary aerospace manufacturer producing military aircraft, rotorcraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles as national prime contractor.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is South Korea's primary aerospace manufacturer, formed in 1999 through the consolidation of aerospace divisions from Daewoo Heavy Industries, Hyundai Space and Aircraft Company, and Samsung Aerospace. The company designs, develops, and manufactures fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civil customers, while also producing aerostructures for Boeing and Airbus. Flagship programs include the KF-21 Boramae 4.5-generation multirole fighter, T-50 Golden Eagle advanced trainer and FA-50 light combat variant, and KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter.
KAI is developing reconnaissance and medium-altitude long-endurance UAVs and participates in South Korea's domestic defense industrial programs as the national prime aerospace contractor.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
South Korea's 4.5-generation multirole fighter jet developed by KAI.
Contact Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.
WEBSITE
https://www.koreaaero.com/en/HEADQUARTERS
Korea, Republic of (South)
Company Facts
Founded
1999
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
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Funding Stage
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