Lockheed Martin has partnered with Korea to address national priorities including a strong Korean national defense system, modernized air traffic control systems and new space and telecommunications opportunities.

For more than 20 years, Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have co-produced of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Lockheed Martin has also partnered with Samsung Data Systems to modernize Korea’s air traffic management system with the Korean Area Control Center (KACC) system.  And, through a partnership with Korea Telecom, Lockheed Martin has produced several communications satellites.

Current pursuits in Korea include the MH-60R multi-mission maritime helicopter.  MH-60R is being offered to South Korea by the U.S. government as part of a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS). Lockheed Martin MS2 is responsible for the advanced missions systems and sensors that provide the aircraft its  submarine-hunting capabilities.

Major programs include:

F-16- Currently, the KAF has a total of 180 F-16 C/D models in their fleet.

C-130 - In December 1987, the Korean Air Force assumed title to four C-130H-30 aircraft. Today, their fleet has grown to include 8 C-130Hs.

Korean Area Control Center (KACC) system- This system controls the upper airspace of Korea’s air traffic and was launched in 2001 at for the new Inchon International Airport.

Fixed Wing Sensors - Whether day or night, LANTIRN allows aircrews to operate worldwide at altitudes up to 40,000 feet to meet the requirements for precision attack. Sniper pods provide updated targeting and non-traditional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, and the IRST sensor system provides the ability to passively detect and track targets at long ranges.

T-50 - The world’s only supersonic trainer and light attack aircraft, the T-50 is a product of cooperation among Lockheed Martin, KAI and Korea’s Agency for Defense Development.

P-3 Orion- The Korean Navy flies 16 P-3 Orions primarily for maritime patrol, reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.

Aegis Combat System- In 2002, the Korean Navy selected the Aegis combat system for its next generation KDX-3 destroyers, utilizing a variety of industrial partnerships.

MLRS and ATACMS- These systems enable Korea to effectively carry out counter-fire mission.

FPS-117 Radar- This has been Korea’s primary early warning air defense system for more than a decade.

Communications Satellites- Through long-term partnerships with Korea Telecom, Lockheed Martin Korean satellites include Koreasat-1, launched in 1995; Koreasat-2, launched in 1996; and Koreasat-3, launched in September 1999.