[ADEX 2025 Field] Korean Society of Defense Technology Holds 4th TNT Seminar on ‘Defense AI and Aerospace’
[News Today = Kim Han-kyung, Security Reporter]
The Korean Society of Defense Technology (hereinafter referred to as the Society) held the 4th TechaNd Talk (TNT) seminar under the theme “Defense AI and Space Aviation” at Seminar Room A, KINTEX, Ilsan, where the ADEX 2025 exhibition is taking place on the 20th.
Under the slogan “Igniting Defense Innovation,” TNT began last year as a seminar series to discuss technologies integrated with defense AI. Expert presentations and discussions were held under the themes “Defense AI × Drone,” “Defense AI × Robot,” and “Defense AI × Semiconductor.”
The seminar opened with brief remarks by Park Young-wook, Chairman of the Society, who also moderated presentations and discussions by seven experts.
The first presentation, titled “Combined Air Force System and AI Pilot,” was delivered by Colonel Jang Jae-man, Head of the Air Force AI Center. He emphasized the need to benchmark the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program and to promote phased and systematic technology development that aligns with Air Force requirements. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation among the public, government, military, industry, academia, and research sectors.
In particular, he pointed out implications from U.S. military cases, such as large-scale budget investments required during system development and electrification stages, continuous competition and participation among companies, the separation of hardware and software acquisition processes, and participation by venture companies and startups. He also suggested key considerations for developing AI Pilot systems, including expanding flight demonstration tasks, securing technology demonstrators, and establishing common architectures and standard protocols.
The second presentation, “National Defense Space Technology Roadmap to Secure Advanced Space Power in the AI Era,” was given by Ha Young-seok, Head of the Innovative Technology Research Division at the National Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute. He explained the structure and specifications of defense strategic technologies across four major space fields—space-based surveillance and reconnaissance, space domain awareness, ultra-precise satellite navigation, and space vehicles—along with related mid- to long-term security measures and plans for establishing a technology roadmap.
Dr. Ahn Hyung-joon from the Institute for Science and Technology Policy delivered the third presentation, “Innovative Leap in AI and Space Exploration.” He emphasized the need for wise and responsible use of AI as a creative partner in humanity’s future, highlighting the history of human intellectual exploration of space.
The session then continued with company presentations.
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Lee Chang-han, Head of KAI’s Space Business Research Division, presented “The Future of Aerospace AI Prepared by KAI.”
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Choi Sung-hwan, an expert at Hanwha Systems, spoke on “The Development Direction of Hanwha Systems’ Earth Observation Satellite and AI Imaging Platform.”
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Park Joo-heum, CEO of Dabeeo, introduced the company’s technology and business initiatives related to private-sector AI entering the defense field.
Referring to the “AI DNA” embedded in the name “KAI,” Lee outlined a strategy to evolve into an “electric solution company” that integrates AI into all areas of aviation, space, and weapon systems by gradually securing autonomous collaboration technologies. He added that KAI is preparing to establish a responsible AI cooperation framework that prioritizes ethics and trust and suggested introducing a defense AI certification system and Korean-style guidelines in alignment with NATO and UN standards.
Choi noted that Hanwha Systems has developed Korea’s first SAR satellite payload and is currently testing deployable reflector antennas for SAR satellites. He said the company is developing a 15cm ultra-high-resolution SAR satellite operating in an ultra-low orbit below 400km with its own investment and aims to enter the data service market through AI image analysis solutions, noting that the issue of military data sharing remains a key development challenge.
CEO Park stated, “Dabeeo’s video change detection technology is among the best in Korea,” and introduced the company’s core technologies and business activities in detail. He explained that Dabeeo’s solution can detect changes in video data across various environments with about twice the accuracy of conventional methods, suggesting broad potential applications in both civilian and defense sectors.
Lastly, Yoo Ki-heon, AI expert and Director at Coupang, delivered a presentation titled “Agentic AI in Aerospace Defense,” where he discussed recent trends in private-sector AI development and next-generation large language models (LLMs), offering valuable insights into military AI applications.
The Society, which serves as a bridge between industry, academia, research, and the government/military in the field of defense science and technology, plans to continue hosting TNT seminars on topics such as “Defense AI × Cloud” and “Defense AI × Cybersecurity.” It also intends to establish additional research groups beyond the current semiconductor group to expand research in defense-related industries.
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