South Korea

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47 defence and aerospace companies are headquartered in South Korea.

Companies: 47
Categories: 32
Listed: 17
Prime contractors: 10

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ADD ADD is a government agency based in South Korea specializing in weapons r&d and missiles. Established in 1970, headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea. Missiles · Government Entity Government Entity
Agency for Defense Development South Korean government defence research organization. Founded in 1970, headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in korean defence r&d. Missiles · Government Entity Government Entity
Daewoo Shipbuilding KRX:042660 South Korean shipyard building destroyers, submarines, and LPD amphibious ships. Naval Shipbuilding · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering South Korean shipbuilder with naval vessel programs. Founded in 1973, headquartered in Geoje, South Korea, specializes in submarines, amphibious ships. Naval Shipbuilding · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
DAPA South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Gwacheon, South Korea, specializes in defense acquisition management. Logistics & Supply Chain · Government Entity Government Entity
Doosan Defence South Korean company producing armored vehicles and military equipment. Founded in 1977, headquartered in Changwon, South Korea, specializes in k21 ifv components, military vehicles. Armored Vehicles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Doosan DST Doosan DST is a tier 1 supplier based in South Korea operating in the armored vehicles sector. Established in 1976, headquartered in Changwon, South Korea. Armored Vehicles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Doosan Infracore Defense South Korean heavy equipment company producing military vehicles. Founded in 1937, headquartered in Incheon, South Korea, specializes in military excavators, vehicles. Armored Vehicles · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
DSME Defense South Korea-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding. Specializes in submarines, destroyers, naval for defense and military applications. Naval Shipbuilding · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
DSME Defense Sonar South Korean company providing sonar systems. Naval Weapons · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Firestorm Artillery Solutions Provider of artillery fire control and targeting systems. Founded in 2008, headquartered in Seoul, specializes in fire control computers, targeting systems. Radar Systems · SME SME
Firstec KOSDAQ:010820 South Korean company producing defence electronics. Founded in 1999, headquartered in Daejeon, specializes in radar, ew systems. Advanced Sensors · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Hanwha Aerospace 012450 South Korean aerospace and defence company. Major manufacturer of artillery systems, aircraft engines, and armored vehicles. Artillery Systems · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Hanwha Defense South Korean defence company producing armored vehicles and artillery systems. Founded in 1974, headquartered in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, South Korea, specializes in k9 thunder, redback ifv. Armored Vehicles · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Hanwha Defense Artillery South Korea-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Hanwha. Specializes in k9 thunder, k239, artillery for defense and military applications. Artillery Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Hanwha K9 Artillery South Korean company providing K9 self-propelled howitzer. Artillery Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Hanwha KAAV South Korean company providing amphibious assault vehicles. Submarines · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Hanwha Ocean South Korean shipbuilder constructing submarines and naval vessels. Founded in 1973, headquartered in Geoje, South Korea, specializes in kss submarines, frigates. Submarines · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Hanwha Systems South Korean company developing radar, C4I, and electro-optical systems. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, specializes in aesa radar, c4i systems. Radar Systems · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 329180 HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is a major prime contractor based in South Korea specializing in aegis destroyers and frigates. Established in 1972, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. Surface Combatants · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Huneed Technologies KRX:005870 South Korean company producing avionics and defence electronics. Founded in 1986, headquartered in Seoul. Advanced Sensors · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Hyundai Heavy Industries 329180 South Korean shipbuilder producing frigates and destroyers. Founded in 1972, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in ffx frigates, aegis destroyers. Naval Shipbuilding · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Hyundai Rotem 064350 South Korean company producing main battle tanks, armored vehicles, and rail systems. Main Battle Tanks · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Hyundai Rotem Defense 064350.KS South Korean company manufacturing tanks and armored vehicles. Main Battle Tanks · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Hyundai WIA Defense 011210.KS South Korean company manufacturing weapon systems and vehicle components. Missiles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Kakao Enterprise Defense South Korean tech company's defense division providing AI, cloud, and digital solutions for military. Artificial Intelligence · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Korea Aerospace Industries 047810 South Korean aerospace and defence company producing aircraft and satellites. Founded in 1999, headquartered in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang, South Korea, specializes in kf-21, fa-50. Fighter Aircraft · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Korean Aerospace Industries KRX:047810 Korean Aerospace Industries is South Korea's largest aerospace company producing military aircraft, helicopters, and satellites. Avionics & Flight Systems · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Korean Air Aerospace Division Korean Air Aerospace Division is a major South Korean aerospace manufacturer producing aircraft structures, engines, and satellites under contract for military and commercial customers. The division manufactures fuselage sections for military helicopters, performs F-16 maintenance, and builds satellite systems for the Korean military. Aircraft MRO · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
LG CNS Defence South Korean company providing IT services for defence. Founded in 1987, headquartered in Seoul. Cybersecurity · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
LIG Nex1 079550 South Korean defence electronics company specialising in missiles, radar, and command systems. Missiles · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
LIG Nex1 Defense 079550 South Korean company providing defense systems. Missiles · SME SME
LIG Nex1 Missiles South Korea-based subsidiary, subsidiary of LIG Nex1. Specializes in missiles, seekers, guidance for defense and military applications. Missiles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Longbow Artillery Systems Manufacturer of self-propelled artillery and howitzer systems. Founded in 1998, headquartered in Changwon, specializes in self-propelled howitzers, artillery systems. Artillery Systems · SME SME
Poongsan Corporation 103140 South Korean ammunition and defense materials manufacturer. Founded in 1968, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in artillery shells, small arms ammo. Ammunition · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Poongsan Defense 103140 South Korea-based company, founded in 1968. Specializes in ammunition, fuzes, brass for defense and military applications. Ammunition · SME SME
S&T Dynamics South Korean defence company producing guided weapons and turret systems. Founded in 1981, headquartered in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, South Korea, specializes in raybolt atgm, turret systems. Missiles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
S&T Holdings 003570.KS S&T Holdings is a South Korean defense conglomerate. Subsidiaries produce armored vehicles, heavy weapons, and defense systems. Major contractor for Korean ground forces equipment. Armored Vehicles · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Defence South Korean company producing components for defence. Founded in 1973, headquartered in Suwon, specializes in mlccs, chip inductors. Advanced Sensors · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Samsung SDS Defence South Korean company providing IT services for defence. Founded in 1985, headquartered in Seoul. Cybersecurity · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Samsung Techwin Samsung Techwin is a tier 1 supplier based in South Korea operating in the surveillance reconnaissance sector. Established in 1977, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. Surveillance & Reconnaissance · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Samyang Chemical South Korean propellant and energetics manufacturer. Founded in 1955, headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea, specializes in propellants, explosives. Rocket Propulsion · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
SK C&C Defence South Korean company providing IT services for defence. Founded in 1991, headquartered in Seoul. Cybersecurity · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
STX Engine South Korean manufacturer of marine and land defense engines. Aircraft Engines · SME SME
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding South Korean shipbuilder producing naval and commercial vessels. Founded in 1962, headquartered in Changwon, South Korea, specializes in naval vessels, commercial ships. Naval Shipbuilding · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
Victa South Korean defence company specializing in armored vehicles and turret systems. Armored Vehicles · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
Victek KOSDAQ:065450 South Korean company producing electronic warfare systems. Founded in 1998, headquartered in Gwangju, specializes in ew systems, jammers. Advanced Sensors · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier