Lockheed Martin Korea

Lockheed Martin has been a trusted partner to the Republic of South Korea for more than 30 years. Lockheed Martin Korea – our location in-country – is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Our expertise has helped the Republic of Korea with integration for major defense and civil programs to address national priorities, including: stronger Korean national defenses, modernized air traffic control and new space and telecommunications opportunities.

We work closely with the Republic of Korea military and Korean industry to meet the country’s mission-critical requirements through the wide array of programs you see below.

Industrial Partnership

Lockheed Martin highly values its long-standing relationship with the Republic of Korea and Korean industry partners. Just a few examples of this partnership include:

  • Lockheed Martin and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) have co-produced the F-16 for more than 20 years – as well as the T-50 Golden Eagle.
  • We’ve partnered with Samsung Data Systems to modernize Korea’s air traffic management system with the Korean Area Control Center (kAA).
  • Through a partnership with Korea Telecom, we’ve also successfully produced several communication satellites.
Programs and Capabilities   ___

F-35 Lightning II

 

F-35 Lightning II

 

 

The Republic of Korea formally selected the F-35A Lightning II as their fighter of choice on March 24, 2014, following a three-plus year competition known as FX-III. In September 2014, the official Letter of Acceptance was signed, approving the purchase of 40 F-35As for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). Initial deliveries started in 2018, with ROKAF pilot training beginning that year at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

T-50 Golden Eagle

 

T-50 Golden Eagle

 

 

The T-50 program is a joint development between Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries established to provide advanced pilot training for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). More than 100  T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft have been delivered to the ROKAF and there are more than 150 T-50s flying around the world with the ROKAF and other customers. A second T-50 variant, the FA-50 light combat aircraft, is also in production.

C-130 Hercules

 

a C-130 Hercules

 

 

The Republic of Korea Air Force crews exemplify the unmatched versatility, reliability and interoperability found only in a C-130 Hercules. Today, the ROKAF operates a mixed-fleet of C-130H and C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters in support of challenging and complex tactical airlift missions. From multi-nation military operations to delivering aid in humanitarian and natural disaster relief, the ROKAF’s C-130s are national assets, regional resources and worldwide workhorses.

MH-60R

 

MH-60R

 

 

The MH-60R is the most capable and proven multi-mission maritime helicopter operating in the world today. Its fully integrated mission sensors prioritize information into actionable knowledge. This enables aircrews and commanders to make the best tactical decisions in today’s fast-moving, complex warfare environment: keeping the Republic of Korea safe now and far into the future.

S-92 South Korea

Coast Guard

S-92 South Korea Coast Guard

 

 

The South Korea Coast Guard operates two S-92® helicopter for critical life-saving missions.  To date, the Korea Coast Guard has flown about 1,000 hours, saving more than 30 lives utilizing the S-92 helicopter for search and rescue and emergency medical transport missions. For their lifesaving achievements, Sikorsky presented the Winged-S Rescue award to members of the South Korea Coast Guard in March 2017.

Black Hawk                   

                        

Black Hawk

 

 

The Black Hawk provides combat assault and utility helicopter for missions such as troop transport and combat assault, medical evacuation, humanitarian relief, search and rescue, and close air support of ground troops. The UH-60P Black Hawk – which is based on the UH-60L with some modifications – is the variant for the South Korea Army. Around 150 were produced under license by Korean Air.

KDX-III Aegis Destroyer

 

KDX-III Aegis Destroyer

 

 

Aegis will join the next three KDX-III Sejong the Great Class destroyers, a multi-purpose destroyer with air and land defense and anti-submarine capabilities. Aegis is aboard three KDX-III destroyers: RoK Sejong the Great, RoK Yulgok Yi I and RoK Seoae Ryu Sungryong, which are the largest surface warfare ships to carry Aegis. The Republic of Korea joined the international Aegis fleet in 2008, when the navy commissioned the first ship of the class, Sejong the Great.

PAC-3                             

 

PAC-3

 

 

The Republic of Korea Air Force is upgrading their Patriot missile system to the more advanced PAC-3 missile interceptor, allowing ROKAF to defend against ballistic missiles carrying weapons of mass destruction using Hit-to-Kill technology. The Republic of Korea signed a Letter of Acceptance on March 13, 2015.  

in The News   ___
Sikorsky Delivers S-92® Helicopter To Korea Coast Guard
Oct 11, 2022
Press Release
The third S-92 helicopter was delivered to the Korea Coast Guard, on track to deliver a fourth next year.
Black Hawk Helicopters Can Now Launch Drones From Midair
May 21, 2020
Third Party Article
The drones could help the survivability of the Black Hawk and future helicopters.
High Tech Breathes New Life Into Aging Helicopter Fleet
May 19, 2020
Third Party Article
The Army is turning to “digital-twin” technology to resolve challenges and boost efficiencies for its enduring fleet of Black Hawk helicopters.
Contacts   ___

 

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