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Korean defense startup developing counter-drone drone-carrier platforms. Their flagship AB-U60 VTOL fixed-wing UAV carries four interceptor drones with a 30km range for autonomous counter-UAS missions. Founded by alumni from ADD, Hyundai Motor, and LG Electronics. Targets 10 billion won revenue for 2026 with mass production planned for late 2026.

Founded

2023

Seoul, South Korea

Counter-Drone UAV / Drone

Field Tests & Validation

Korean Military / Abu Dhabi / Thailand PoC Operations

2026 | South Korea / Abu Dhabi / Thailand

Proof of Concept ongoing

PoC operations scheduled for H2 2026 with three customer groups: Korean military, Abu Dhabi, and Thai state-owned enterprises.

Participants: Korean military, Abu Dhabi defense, Thai SOEs

Source: Seoul Economic Daily (unverified)

Products & Technology

AB-U60 Drone-Carrier

Counter-Drone / UAV

Prototype

VTOL fixed-wing UAV (3m wingspan, 60kg MTOW) that carries four interceptor drones for autonomous counter-drone operations.

wingspan 3 m

mtow 60 kg

interceptor capacity 4 drones

range 30 km

type VTOL fixed-wing drone carrier

Milestones

2026

Mass production planned for late 2026. Revenue target: 10 billion won.

2024

Completed AB-U60 prototype.

Target Markets

• Korean military
• Abu Dhabi
• Thailand (SOEs)

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