Korean Air has unveiled three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, taking place from October 17 to 24 at Seoul Airport in Seongnam and KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.
“Korean Air is solidifying its position as a global leader in unmanned aviation, backed by a diverse portfolio of advanced UAV platforms,” a representative of Korean Air said. “We look forward to showcasing Korean domestic technologies on the global stage.”
The aircraft that the company has showcased were the Low Observable Wingman UAV System (LOWUS) prototype, a medium strike UAV (Loitering Munition) prototype, and a full-scale mock-up of the small unmanned collaborative aircraft (KUS-FX).
The LOWUS prototype is a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities. This system will enable manned fighters and unmanned aircraft to operate as a coordinated team.
Developed jointly with the South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD), the new medium strike UAV has followed the development and production of the company’s small strike UAV. Korean Air has aims to complete the development of this medium-class system by 2026.
The KUS-FX has been designed for initial deployment in high-risk areas to conduct key reconnaissance missions.
In addition to the new platforms, Korean Air will display its full spectrum of unmanned systems, including the KUS-FS strategic-class Medium-Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV), the KUS-FT division-level reconnaissance UAV, and the KUS-VS Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV.
Korean Air has also dabbled in AI-based autonomous mission technologies. To support this, the company is actively collaborating with companies like Anduril Industries.
At ADEX 2025, at the joint exhibition booth with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korean Air will present achievements in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations, including its ACROSS (Air Control & Routing Orchestrated Skyway System) traffic management system and its latest AI-powered MRO solutions.