Korea
Programme Partner
Industries (KAI)
Multirole Fighter
Programme Overview
The an allied fighter programme (Fighting Hawk) is South Korea's indigenous fighter aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Representing a 4.5+ generation multirole combat aircraft, the an allied fighter programme is designed to replace the Republic of Korea Air Force's ageing F-4 and F-5 fleets.
The programme features significant international collaboration, with Indonesia as a development partner contributing to cost-sharing and technology transfer arrangements.
Programme Developer
- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) - Prime Contractor
- Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) - Primary Customer
- DAPA (Defense Acquisition Program Administration) - Programme Authority
- PT Dirgantara Indonesia - Partner Nation Contractor
Partnership Pathway
Belvyon is actively pursuing integration opportunities with KAI
Active Pursuit
Programme Integration Opportunities
Belvyon is pursuing integration opportunities for advanced materials in the an allied fighter programme programme and future Korean fighter developments. Our ITAR-free UK origin provides strategic value for programmes seeking diversified supply chains.
Target Applications
- VELON-G™ metamaterial canopy technology
- TOPSPOT™ composite armour for weight reduction
- Future Korean fighter programme developments
- Indonesia partner nation integration pathway
Belvyon Technologies
Advanced materials for next-generation fighter programmes
VELON-G™
Canopy Technology
Graphene-ITO Metamaterial Canopy for electromagnetic signature management while maintaining optical transparency.
- -13.3 dB W-band attenuation
- 92.5% optical transparency
- ISS/JAXA-Kibo validated
TOPSPOT™
Weight Reduction
FGM Hybrid Composite Armour enabling significant weight reduction while maintaining protection standards.
- Up to 45% weight reduction vs RHA
- Multi-hit capability
- NATO STANAG compliant
W-Band Attenuation
Optical Transparency
Weight Reduction Potential
UK Origin
Belvyon Value Proposition
Why Belvyon technologies align with Korean defence objectives
VELON-G™ Canopy Technology
Metamaterial canopy delivering -13.3 dB W-band attenuation with 92.5% optical transparency for enhanced signature management.
ITAR-Free Alternative
UK-developed technology provides supply chain diversification, reducing dependency on US-controlled technologies and export restrictions.
Weight Reduction via TOPSPOT™
FGM hybrid composite technology enables up to 45% weight reduction versus traditional armour, improving aircraft performance.
Proven Technology Maturity
ISS/JAXA-Kibo validated technology (Experiment ID 8071) demonstrates performance in extreme operational environments.
Regional Compatibility
Existing relationships with Indonesian defence industry (an allied fighter programme partner nation) facilitate regional integration pathways.
Future Programme Positioning
Partnership pathway positions Belvyon for future Korean fighter developments beyond an allied fighter programme.
Export Licensing Requirements
Korea requires SIEL (Standard Individual Export Licence) authorisation for defence exports. Belvyon Limited maintains full compliance with both UK Export Control legislation and Korean defence procurement regulations. Our ITAR-free status simplifies integration into Korean programmes without US export control constraints.
Interested in an allied fighter programme Technology Solutions?
Contact our technical team to discuss how Belvyon's advanced materials can support your an allied fighter programme programme requirements or future Korean fighter developments.
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