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 a $10M export contract with a Middle Eastern country and is planning the first defense-sector drone IPO in South Korea.
Products & Technology
Kaiden Interceptor
Counter-Drone
Autonomous counter-drone system providing kinetic hard-kill solution for counter-UAS missions.
Jaiden Attack Drone
Ground Attack UAV
Ground attack UAV with 60mm mortar for close air support and infantry fire support.
Government Contracts
| Buyer | Description | Value | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East (undisclosed) | Export contract for Kaiden interceptor drones. | $10M | signed | 2025 |
| Southeast Asia (undisclosed) | Export contract (details undisclosed). | Undisclosed | signed | 2025 |
Milestones
Signed MOU with Malaysia's AIROD for MRO drone cooperation.
Planning first defense-sector drone IPO in South Korea.
Signed $10M export contract with Middle Eastern country for Kaiden interceptor.
Secured separate export contract with Southeast Asian nation.
Partners
- • AIROD (Malaysia)
- • Middle Eastern military customer
- • Southeast Asian customer
Target Markets
- • Middle East
- • Southeast Asia
- • Korean military
- • Global counter-drone market
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