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1229 Sejong-ro, Sejong-si, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- KOREA DEFENSE INDUSTRY (KDI) is a specialized defense company focusing on guided/unguided scatterable munition systems, fuzes, and underwater sensors. Established in November 2020, it is growing as a core player in the domestic defense industry based on advanced technology and innovation. The company actively invests in research and development for drone platforms, drone-deployable munitions, and engineering ammunition systems. Its mission involves providing optimal defense solutions to contribute to national security and self-reliant defense.KOREA DEFENSE INDUSTRY (KDI) is a specialized defense company focusing on guided/unguided scatterable munition systems, fuzes, and underwater sensors. Established in November 2020, it is growing as a core player in the domestic defense industry based on advanced technology and innovation. The company actively invests in research and development for drone platforms, drone-deployable munitions, and engineering ammunition systems. Its mission involves providing optimal defense solutions to contribute to national security and self-reliant defense.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Guided and unguided scatterable munition systems constitute a primary product line. This includes the development and production capability for 230mm-class guided area suppression munitions and various rocket projectiles. The successful development of the Chunmoo 230mm-class rocket system is complete, with ongoing supply to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.Guided and unguided scatterable munition systems constitute a primary product line. This includes the development and production capability for 230mm-class guided area suppression munitions and various rocket projectiles. The successful development of the Chunmoo 230mm-class rocket system is complete, with ongoing supply to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
- Expertise in the development and mass production of various fuzes, such as electronic timed fuzes, mechanical fuzes, and training fuzes. The company also possesses capabilities in developing and mass-producing diverse warheads, including penetrating, thermobaric, and dispersion types.Expertise in the development and mass production of various fuzes, such as electronic timed fuzes, mechanical fuzes, and training fuzes. The company also possesses capabilities in developing and mass-producing diverse warheads, including penetrating, thermobaric, and dispersion types.
- In the underwater sensor domain, KDI holds SONAR system technology, with capabilities strengthened by the acquisition of a sonar business in 2023. This includes the development and production of sonar equipment for major naval combat vessels, such as linear array sonars.In the underwater sensor domain, KDI holds SONAR system technology, with capabilities strengthened by the acquisition of a sonar business in 2023. This includes the development and production of sonar equipment for major naval combat vessels, such as linear array sonars.
- A key developer of core technologies in drone platforms and drone-deployable munitions. Proprietary development of suicide attack drones and drop-type attack drones, currently in the field validation phase. Development of tactical reconnaissance drones. Expertise in unmanned system operational concepts, mission-based system configurations, and manned-unmanned teaming concepts.A key developer of core technologies in drone platforms and drone-deployable munitions. Proprietary development of suicide attack drones and drop-type attack drones, currently in the field validation phase. Development of tactical reconnaissance drones. Expertise in unmanned system operational concepts, mission-based system configurations, and manned-unmanned teaming concepts.
- Ongoing core technology tasks for future engineering ammunition system development, encompassing integrated protection system design technology, multi-dispersal control technology, and intelligent submunition design technology. Future engineering systems under development include ground-scatterable type-2, area denial munitions (ADAM), and extended-range (ER-FASCAM) systems.Ongoing core technology tasks for future engineering ammunition system development, encompassing integrated protection system design technology, multi-dispersal control technology, and intelligent submunition design technology. Future engineering systems under development include ground-scatterable type-2, area denial munitions (ADAM), and extended-range (ER-FASCAM) systems.
- Development of core technologies for intelligent mine systems, utilizing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as wireless power transmission, wireless communication, complex sensor control swarm algorithms, and signal processing between location information. Capability in developing integrated support systems (IPS) for total life cycle management of weapon systems.Development of core technologies for intelligent mine systems, utilizing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as wireless power transmission, wireless communication, complex sensor control swarm algorithms, and signal processing between location information. Capability in developing integrated support systems (IPS) for total life cycle management of weapon systems.
- Core Advantages
- The capability to weaponize drones based on ammunition technology represents a unique competitive advantage. KDI is one of the few domestic companies possessing the precise ammunition operation capabilities essential for weaponizing attack drones. Its position as a rare company with a comprehensive 'platform + ammunition + operation' synergy is a key differentiator.The capability to weaponize drones based on ammunition technology represents a unique competitive advantage. KDI is one of the few domestic companies possessing the precise ammunition operation capabilities essential for weaponizing attack drones. Its position as a rare company with a comprehensive 'platform + ammunition + operation' synergy is a key differentiator.
- Technological prowess in effectively integrating guidance and navigation, terminal guidance, and anti-jamming technologies, accumulated from precision-guided rocket technology, into drone weapon systems. Development of highly intelligent weapon systems utilizing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, maximizing battlefield efficiency.Technological prowess in effectively integrating guidance and navigation, terminal guidance, and anti-jamming technologies, accumulated from precision-guided rocket technology, into drone weapon systems. Development of highly intelligent weapon systems utilizing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, maximizing battlefield efficiency.
- Rapid growth, with a 44.4% increase in revenue in 2024 compared to the previous year, and an anticipated exceeding of 600 billion KRW in 2025. Receipt of the '7 Million Dollar Export Tower' award at the 62nd Trade Day, strengthening its position in overseas markets. Expansion into new markets, including European and Middle Eastern regions, accelerating global market penetration.Rapid growth, with a 44.4% increase in revenue in 2024 compared to the previous year, and an anticipated exceeding of 600 billion KRW in 2025. Receipt of the '7 Million Dollar Export Tower' award at the 62nd Trade Day, strengthening its position in overseas markets. Expansion into new markets, including European and Middle Eastern regions, accelerating global market penetration.
- The leadership and expertise of CEO Jung Jung-mo, with over 30 years of experience in the defense industry at Hanwha. Establishment of close cooperative relationships with key domestic defense institutions, including the Agency for Defense Development, the ROK Army Artillery School, and the Ground Operations Command.The leadership and expertise of CEO Jung Jung-mo, with over 30 years of experience in the defense industry at Hanwha. Establishment of close cooperative relationships with key domestic defense institutions, including the Agency for Defense Development, the ROK Army Artillery School, and the Ground Operations Command.
- A flexible organizational structure compared to large corporations, fostering a research culture that boldly invests in experimental and innovative projects.A flexible organizational structure compared to large corporations, fostering a research culture that boldly invests in experimental and innovative projects.
- Target Industrie
- Direct contribution to the national defense sector as a core enterprise in the Republic of Korea's defense industry.Direct contribution to the national defense sector as a core enterprise in the Republic of Korea's defense industry.
- Supply of weapon systems and solutions for enhancing the capabilities of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, including the Army and Navy.Supply of weapon systems and solutions for enhancing the capabilities of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, including the Army and Navy.
- Contribution to defense modernization through the development of unmanned systems and drone technologies, responding to evolving battlefield environments.Contribution to defense modernization through the development of unmanned systems and drone technologies, responding to evolving battlefield environments.
- Support for strengthening ground operational capabilities and combat power through the development of engineering ammunition systems.Support for strengthening ground operational capabilities and combat power through the development of engineering ammunition systems.
- Enhancement of naval vessel sonar equipment performance and maritime defense capabilities through underwater sensor technology.Enhancement of naval vessel sonar equipment performance and maritime defense capabilities through underwater sensor technology.
- Major Markets
- Saudi Arabia, United Arab EmiratesSaudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
- PolandPoland
- Active participation in South American defense export councilsActive participation in South American defense export councils
- Certifications/Patents
- Acquisition of DQMS (Defense Quality Management Systems) certification.Acquisition of DQMS (Defense Quality Management Systems) certification.
- Possession of ISO9001 and ISO14001 international standard certifications.Possession of ISO9001 and ISO14001 international standard certifications.
- Recognition as a technology innovation company through Venture Business certification and INNO-Biz certification.Recognition as a technology innovation company through Venture Business certification and INNO-Biz certification.
- Designation as a Promising Small & Medium-sized Export Business, providing an advantageous position for overseas market development.Designation as a Promising Small & Medium-sized Export Business, providing an advantageous position for overseas market development.
- Strengthening research and development capabilities through the establishment of a company-affiliated research center and registration as a software business operator.Strengthening research and development capabilities through the establishment of a company-affiliated research center and registration as a software business operator.
- Demonstration of efficient business operation capabilities through Defense Industry Cost Management System Certification.Demonstration of efficient business operation capabilities through Defense Industry Cost Management System Certification.
- Securing technological competitiveness through a core technology agreement for military engineering systems with the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute.Securing technological competitiveness through a core technology agreement for military engineering systems with the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute.
- Development of core technologies for intelligent mine systems utilizing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.Development of core technologies for intelligent mine systems utilizing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
- Application of guidance and navigation, terminal guidance, and anti-jamming technologies derived from precision-guided rocket technology to drone weapon systems.Application of guidance and navigation, terminal guidance, and anti-jamming technologies derived from precision-guided rocket technology to drone weapon systems.
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1229 Sejong-ro, Sejong-si, South Korea
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