On Wednesday, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy revealed that First Vice Minister Jang Young-jin had a meeting with Airbus Defense and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn in Seoul to discuss ways to collaborate on the development of next-generation fighter jets and other advanced technologies.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy proposed in November that Airbus should construct the Airbus Korea International Technology Center (AKITC) in South Korea to join forces in next-generation aviation and other advanced defense and space fields, and the two sides have since held discussions on the matter.
South Korean engineers and companies will be able to take part in projects conducted by the AKITC to create sixth-generation fighters, transport planes and key technologies needed for the urban air mobility sector, according to the ministry.
Airbus has global R&D centers in China, India, Singapore and Malaysia.
The two sides also talked about working together to develop a low-orbit small satellite to be used for space internet systems, the ministry added.
“South Korea is competitive in terms of technology, manpower and infrastructure with regards to semiconductors, software, batteries and other advanced industry fields,” Jang said. “If Airbus sets up a research center here, the two sides are expected to achieve mutually beneficial development in industry and security terms.”
This EPA file photo shows visitors receiving information at the Airbus exhibition stall during the 14th Edition of Aero India 2023, in Bangalore, India, on Feb. 15, 2023. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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South Korea and Airbus to Unite Efforts on Advanced Aircraft and Technologies
On Wednesday, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy revealed that First Vice Minister Jang Young-jin had a meeting with Airbus Defense and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn in Seoul to discuss ways to collaborate on the development of next-generation fighter jets and other advanced technologies.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy proposed in November that Airbus should construct the Airbus Korea International Technology Center (AKITC) in South Korea to team up in next-generation aviation and other advanced defense and space fields, and the two sides have since held discussions on the matter.
South Korean engineers and companies will be able to take part in projects conducted by the AKITC to create sixth-generation fighters, transport planes and key technologies needed for the urban air mobility sector, according to the ministry.
Airbus has global R&D centers in China, India, Singapore and Malaysia.
The two sides also talked about working together to develop a low-orbit small satellite to be used for space internet systems, the ministry added.
“South Korea is competitive in terms of technology, manpower and infrastructure with regards to semiconductors, software, batteries and other advanced industry fields,” Jang said. “If Airbus sets up a research center here, the two sides are expected to achieve mutually beneficial development in industry and security terms.”
This EPA file photo shows visitors receiving information at the Airbus exhibition stall during the 14th Edition of Aero India 2023, in Bangalore, India, on Feb. 15, 2023. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
graceoh@yna.co.kr
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