Nearthlab
니어스랩
Korean defense drone startup building counter-drone interceptors and ground attack drones. Products include the "Kaiden" autonomous counter-drone interceptor and "Jaiden" ground attack drone with 60mm mortar capability. Secured $10M export contract with a Middle Eastern country and is planning the first defense-sector drone IPO in South Korea.
Products & Systems
Jaiden Ground Attack Drone
UAV/DroneJaiden
Ground attack drone equipped with a 60mm mortar capability for precision strike missions. Designed as a tactical unmanned aerial system for close air support and infantry fire support roles.
Kaiden Counter-Drone Interceptor
UAV/DroneKaiden
Autonomous counter-drone interceptor designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile UAVs. The Kaiden system provides a kinetic hard-kill solution for counter-UAS missions, complementing electronic warfare approaches. Secured a $10M export contract with a Middle Eastern country in 2025.
In service since 2025