Top 11 Military startups in South Korea

Nov 22, 2025
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LIG Nex1
Funding: ₩579.2B
LIG Nex1 produces a wide range of advanced precision electronic systems, including missiles, underwater weapon systems, radars, electronic warfare, avionics, tactical communication systems, fire control systems, naval combat systems, and electro-optics.
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Hanwha Systems
Funding: $251M
Hanwha Systems is an aerospace company providing defense electronics and smart ICT solutions.
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Hanwha
Hanwha Defense provides total defense solutions ranging from artillery systems, armored vehicles, air defense and unmanned ground systems.
4
Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries is an aerospace company. It is taking leading role in national aviation industry and security
5
Preneu
Funding: ₩33B
Preneu develops Drones, VTOL Fixed Wing UAV, UAV Surveillance, Aerial Mapping
6
Doosan
Funding: ₩27B
Doosan Mobility develops drone system optimized around achieving the best fuel cell powerpack performance
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Bone AI
Funding: $12M
Bone AI specializes in creating autonomous military robotics based on proprietary AI systems. It is developing a unified platform that integrates software, hardware, manufacturing (in Korea) and a supply chain in the US, Europe and other allied countries. The company develops next-generation autonomous aerial (UAV), ground (UGV) and maritime (USV) vehicles for defense and government customers. Its initial focus is on aerial drones for logistics and counter-drone defense. The company is engaged in research of advanced AI simulations, autonomy algorithms, embedded engineering, hardware design and physical AI.
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SNT Motiv
SNT Motiv is recognized for its excellent quality and reliability as a professional manufacturer of high-quality firearms.
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Samyang Comtech
Samyang Comtech supplies bulletproof helmets and bulletproof vests for infantry to the ROK Armed Forces, and also manufactures silicon carbide-based ceramic armors for armored vehicles
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Optimus System
Optimus System Co provides innovative service solutions in various fields, including METAVERSE-based training services, manufacturing industry services using DIGITAL TWIN, and private and public robot services based on AI robot technology.
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Tacticalist
Tacticalist is a brand representing military, police, fire, security, LE, adventurers and enthusiasts. We serve and support those who are serving ...
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