KAI Unveils AI-Based Manned-Unmanned Teaming Systems at Korea Defense Industry Development Exhibition

Display of KF-21 and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Integrated Model
Presenting a Next-Generation Air Combat Paradigm

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is showcasing advanced manned-unmanned teaming systems that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation (DX) technologies.

Photo of the KAI booth at the 2026 Korea Defense Industry Development Expo. KAI

On June 9, KAI announced that it will participate in the 2026 Korea Defense Industry Development Exhibition, held at the Daejeon Convention Center for three days starting June 9, to exhibit AI-based Next-generation Air Combat System (NACS), Rotary-wing Unmanned Autonomous Combat System (ROMACS), and support equipment systems.

In particular, KAI will unveil a NACS model that links the KF-21 with MUCCA and SUCA, its self-developed collaborative multipurpose unmanned combat aerial vehicles, as well as a display model applying the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) concept to the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).

Through this, KAI aims to present a next-generation air combat paradigm that combines high-performance sensor networks with AI-based autonomous mission execution capabilities.

KAI will also operate the 'IPS (Integrated Product Support) Zone,' which highlights its advanced software capabilities. In this zone, KAI will exhibit advanced future logistics support solutions, including an autonomous maintenance prediction system utilizing AI technology and digital technical manuals.

KAI intends to lead innovation in logistics support systems by increasing weapons system operational rates and maximizing military operational direction through its future logistics support solutions.

Additionally, during the exhibition, KAI will participate in various academic seminars to explore trends in future defense technologies and expand technology exchanges among industry, academia, research institutes, and the military, in order to develop civil-military cooperation models.

KAI President Kim Jongchul stated, "This Defense Industry Development Exhibition fully embodies KAI’s vision for the future battlefield. Based on next-generation unmanned assets such as MUCCA and SUCA, as well as AI-based hardware and software convergence technologies, we will continue to advance our digital IPS systems and take the lead in ensuring Korea’s security and generating national value."

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