Korean Air Unveils Three Types of UAVs for the First Time at 'ADEX 2025'

On October 20, Korean Air unveiled three types of unmanned aerial vehicles for the first time at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025: the LOW-Observable Unmanned Squadron (LOWUS) prototype, the medium-sized strike UAV prototype, and a mock-up (full-scale model) of the small cooperative UAV (KUS-FX).

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The LOW-Observable Unmanned Squadron is designed to operate in formations that include both manned fighter jets and multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. As a core aircraft in the manned-unmanned teaming system, which is being recognized as a future force, major defense powers including the United States are competing to develop such platforms. Korean Air has completed the prototype and is preparing for test flights.

The company also unveiled a prototype of the strike UAV, which is being co-developed with the Agency for Defense Development. Following the earlier development and mass production of the small strike UAV, this time Korean Air introduced the medium-sized strike UAV. The company plans to complete research and development of the medium-sized strike UAV by next year and prepare for a follow-up system development project. In addition, a mock-up of the small cooperative UAV, which is deployed first in dangerous areas to carry out key missions, was also showcased at ADEX 2025.

A Korean Air official stated, "Korean Air is establishing itself as a defense company leading the era of unmanned aerial vehicles, equipped with a diverse range of UAV platforms," adding, "Please watch as domestically developed UAVs compete on the global stage."

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