South Korea Takes Lead in Drone and Electronic Warfare at Drone Show Korea 2025
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The Drone Show Korea 2025, taking place from February 26 to 28 at BEXCO in Busan, is Asia’s most significant event dedicated to drones and autonomous aerial systems. Co-organized by several South Korean ministries, including those of Commerce, Transport, and Defense, the Korea Aerospace Administration, and the city of Busan, this year marks the event’s tenth anniversary. According to Maeil Business Newspaper, 306 companies from 15 countries participated in record numbers.
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LIG Nex1 introduces the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Response System (Block-I), a hybrid reconnaissance and strike drone, and a hybrid transport drone capable of carrying a 40 kg payload (Picture source: LIG Nex1)
In this context, Korean Air and LIG Nex1 play a key role in showcasing their latest developments in drones and urban air mobility (UAM) systems. Korean Air, which has the largest booth at the exhibition, presents both current and future drones, as well as its air traffic management system for UAM solutions. The company produces medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the South Korean Air Force and is working on small strike drones, AI-integrated manned-unmanned teaming systems, and cooperative combat UAVs.
LIG Nex1 focuses on surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike solutions. The company is introducing advanced technologies, including the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Response System (Block-I), a hybrid reconnaissance and strike drone, and a hybrid transport drone capable of carrying a 40 kg payload. Among these, Block-I is an electronic warfare solution designed to jam and neutralize enemy drones. Developed since 2022 in collaboration with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), this system aims to enhance airspace security, particularly against unauthorized drone incursions.
The growing presence of drones and counter-drone solutions in international defense exhibitions reflects the global investment in these technologies. Many countries are developing advanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities, while also prioritizing counter-drone systems to mitigate increasing threats from armed drones and unauthorized aerial incursions. Industry players are focusing on detection, neutralization, and jamming solutions, such as those presented by LIG Nex1, to enhance critical infrastructure protection.
South Korea is making strategic efforts to expand its capabilities in drone and counter-drone technologies by fostering technological innovation and collaboration between public and private sectors. The country aims to establish itself as a global leader in both military and civilian drone applications with clear objectives: improving autonomous system performance, strengthening electronic warfare capabilities, and developing a robust ecosystem around UAM solutions. These advancements not only support the South Korean armed forces but also create export opportunities for the country’s defense industry.
Additionally, LIG Nex1 is presenting an automated air defense system utilizing long-range radar for real-time trajectory tracking, as well as an AI-driven surveillance and reconnaissance system designed for image analysis and object tracking. Unveiled for the first time at the exhibition, these technologies align with the objective of integrating autonomous solutions adapted to modern conflicts.
The participation of Korean Air and LIG Nex1 in Drone Show Korea 2025 demonstrates their commitment to advancing drone technology and aerial mobility systems. Korean Air focuses on developing air traffic management infrastructure for UAM, while LIG Nex1 concentrates on electronic warfare and multi-role drone systems. These developments reflect South Korea’s strategy to strengthen its technological position in autonomous aerial systems.
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The Drone Show Korea 2025, taking place from February 26 to 28 at BEXCO in Busan, is Asia’s most significant event dedicated to drones and autonomous aerial systems. Co-organized by several South Korean ministries, including those of Commerce, Transport, and Defense, the Korea Aerospace Administration, and the city of Busan, this year marks the event’s tenth anniversary. According to Maeil Business Newspaper, 306 companies from 15 countries participated in record numbers.
LIG Nex1 introduces the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Response System (Block-I), a hybrid reconnaissance and strike drone, and a hybrid transport drone capable of carrying a 40 kg payload (Picture source: LIG Nex1)
In this context, Korean Air and LIG Nex1 play a key role in showcasing their latest developments in drones and urban air mobility (UAM) systems. Korean Air, which has the largest booth at the exhibition, presents both current and future drones, as well as its air traffic management system for UAM solutions. The company produces medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the South Korean Air Force and is working on small strike drones, AI-integrated manned-unmanned teaming systems, and cooperative combat UAVs.
LIG Nex1 focuses on surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike solutions. The company is introducing advanced technologies, including the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Response System (Block-I), a hybrid reconnaissance and strike drone, and a hybrid transport drone capable of carrying a 40 kg payload. Among these, Block-I is an electronic warfare solution designed to jam and neutralize enemy drones. Developed since 2022 in collaboration with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), this system aims to enhance airspace security, particularly against unauthorized drone incursions.
The growing presence of drones and counter-drone solutions in international defense exhibitions reflects the global investment in these technologies. Many countries are developing advanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities, while also prioritizing counter-drone systems to mitigate increasing threats from armed drones and unauthorized aerial incursions. Industry players are focusing on detection, neutralization, and jamming solutions, such as those presented by LIG Nex1, to enhance critical infrastructure protection.
South Korea is making strategic efforts to expand its capabilities in drone and counter-drone technologies by fostering technological innovation and collaboration between public and private sectors. The country aims to establish itself as a global leader in both military and civilian drone applications with clear objectives: improving autonomous system performance, strengthening electronic warfare capabilities, and developing a robust ecosystem around UAM solutions. These advancements not only support the South Korean armed forces but also create export opportunities for the country’s defense industry.
Additionally, LIG Nex1 is presenting an automated air defense system utilizing long-range radar for real-time trajectory tracking, as well as an AI-driven surveillance and reconnaissance system designed for image analysis and object tracking. Unveiled for the first time at the exhibition, these technologies align with the objective of integrating autonomous solutions adapted to modern conflicts.
The participation of Korean Air and LIG Nex1 in Drone Show Korea 2025 demonstrates their commitment to advancing drone technology and aerial mobility systems. Korean Air focuses on developing air traffic management infrastructure for UAM, while LIG Nex1 concentrates on electronic warfare and multi-role drone systems. These developments reflect South Korea’s strategy to strengthen its technological position in autonomous aerial systems.
