Joint Statement on Future Business Based on 20-Year Partnership
Collaboration on Supply Chain Stabilization and Manned-Unmanned Teaming Technologies
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Airbus Helicopters are set to strengthen cooperation on next-generation rotorcraft technology and future business projects, building on their 20-year collaboration in the rotorcraft sector.
Mathieu Louboutin (left), CEO of Airbus Helicopters, and Kim Jongchul, CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries, are posing for a commemorative photo at the 20th anniversary event of their cooperation held at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane, France, on the 17th. KAI
The two companies announced on the 20th that they signed a joint statement of cooperation to expand future collaboration at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of their partnership held at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane, France, on the 17th. The event was attended by Kim Jongchul, CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries, and Mathieu Labbé, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.
Since beginning technical cooperation on the Surion (KUH-1) system development in 2006, the two companies have maintained a collaborative relationship for 20 years. During this period, they jointly developed the Surion and the LAH (Light Armed Helicopter Mirion), expanding the business to include various military and government variants such as firefighting, police, and medical evacuation models. Currently, they are finalizing the development of the Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH).
Going forward, both companies plan to expand their rotorcraft business cooperation by focusing on supply chain stabilization and the development of future business opportunities. They have agreed to establish a comprehensive cooperative framework, including next-generation technology development, to respond to ongoing changes in the civil and defense rotorcraft markets.
Initially, the companies plan to optimize technical support and parts supply systems for the operation of the Surion and LAH, aiming to enhance supply chain stability and increase aircraft operational readiness rates.
Furthermore, the scope of cooperation will be extended to next-generation rotorcraft technologies to address future battlefield and aviation mobility needs. The companies also intend to collaborate in emerging technology fields such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and AI-based manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T).
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Kim Jongchul, CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries, stated, “Airbus Helicopters has been KAI’s core strategic partner in the joint development of the Surion and LAH over the past 20 years. We plan to further expand our partnership in future rotorcraft technology fields—including AI-based manned-unmanned teaming systems—to enhance our global competitiveness.”
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