Funzin advances research on electromagnetic-spectrum physical AI technology through strengthened industry–academia cooperation

 Funzin (CEO Kim Deuk-hwa), a defense-focused AI company, announced that it will establish an “AI-Electromagnetic Specialized Research Center” in collaboration with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Hanwha Systems, and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The center will conduct research on electromagnetic-spectrum–based physical AI technologies to address the demands of future electronic warfare environments.

The research center will focus on developing convergence technologies that integrate key electronic warfare capabilities into hyper-connected networks supported by AI. Its aim is to detect, analyze, and prioritize threats in real time within battlefield environments. Funzin plans to further expand its AI staff system (KWM), which was verified through pilot operations with the Army, and pursue next-generation electronic warfare solutions applicable across various defense weapon systems.

Through its participation in the specialized research center, Funzin will concentrate on automating AI-based electronic warfare threat analysis, introducing AI-enabled decision-support systems for electronic warfare, and securing core technologies necessary for domestic, independently developed electronic warfare weapon systems.

Funzin’s AI Electromagnetic Spectrum Analysis System (KWM-Ocelot) is a representative example that combines communication and ICT technologies with AI. The system demonstrated its technical potential by winning the grand prize at this year’s Army AI Idea Contest, making Funzin the only defense AI company in Korea to have proven both research capability and practical applicability in electronic warfare technology.

“Using our AI engine and core technologies, we are conducting tailored research in defense, robotics, and hyper-connected systems,” said Kim Deuk-hwa, CEO of Funzin. “In particular, we will advance electromagnetic-spectrum–based defense physical AI to automatically analyze threat priorities in electronic warfare and implement next-generation AI pilot technologies for future battlefields.” He added, “To position ourselves as a global leader in defense AI, we will expand collaboration across industry, academia, and research institutions and lead future innovation technologies.”

Meanwhile, Funzin plans to strengthen its role as a key AI technology provider for enhancing Korea’s defense capabilities by participating in the localization of long-range electronic warfare aircraft systems in partnership with KAI and Hanwha Systems.

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