Korean Defense Companies

Explore South Korea's leading defense manufacturers and their global footprint

Hanwha Aerospace

한화에어로스페이스

South Korea's largest defense conglomerate division specializing in self-propelled howitzers, aircraft engines, and defense electronics. Manufacturer of the globally successful K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer and the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system.

Changwon, South Korea
Revenue: $7.0B
10,000 employees
artillery aerospace defense electronics engines armored vehicles

Hanwha Ocean

한화오션

Major South Korean shipbuilder specializing in naval vessels, submarines, and commercial ships. Builder of the KSS-III diesel-electric attack submarine and FFX-class frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy.

Geoje, South Korea
Revenue: $5.0B
10,000 employees
submarines naval vessels commercial shipbuilding offshore engineering

Hanwha Systems

한화시스템즈

South Korean defense electronics company specializing in radar systems, C4ISR solutions, avionics, and electro-optical systems. Developer of AESA radar technology for the KF-21 fighter and naval combat systems.

Pangyo, South Korea
Revenue: $2.0B
4,000 employees
radar C4ISR defense electronics avionics electro-optical systems

Hyundai Rotem

현대로템

Defense and rail division of Hyundai Motor Group. Manufacturer of the K2 Black Panther main battle tank, one of the most advanced MBTs in the world, alongside rail systems and plant engineering.

Changwon, South Korea
Revenue: $3.0B
4,500 employees
tanks armored vehicles rail systems plant engineering

Korea Aerospace Industries

한국항공우주산업

South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer responsible for the KF-21 Boramae next-generation fighter, the FA-50 light combat aircraft, the T-50 supersonic trainer, and the KAI Surion utility helicopter.

Sacheon, South Korea
Revenue: $3.0B
4,000 employees
fighter aircraft trainer aircraft helicopters aerospace UAVs

LIG Nex1

LIG넥스원

Leading South Korean manufacturer of precision-guided munitions, missiles, and electronic warfare systems. Producer of the Hyunmoo series of ballistic and cruise missiles and the L-SAM long-range air defense system.

Pangyo, South Korea
Revenue: $2.0B
4,000 employees
missiles precision-guided munitions electronic warfare C4ISR torpedoes

Poongsan Corporation

풍산

South Korea's primary ammunition manufacturer and a major global supplier of small-, medium-, and large-caliber ammunition, as well as non-ferrous metal products.

Seoul, South Korea
Revenue: $1.5B
3,000 employees
ammunition defense materials non-ferrous metals copper products