KAI develops MUM-T alongside fighter program
The Korean MUM-T development programme began in 2023 and has been envisaged to continue until 2040 when it is hoped manned-unmanned teaming can be achieved. (Photo: KAI)
KAI has been developing manned-unmanned teaming and air-launched effects technologies to be operated alongside its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been investing significantly in the development of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) and air-launched effects (ALE) technologies to extend the reach, lethality and survivability of its fighter programmes.
Its goal would be to build a multi-layer architecture system of systems which it calls the Next-Generation Air Combat System. The company showcased the concepts at Singapore Airshow 2024.
KAI’s terms its MUM-T concepts as the Collaborative Air Combat System. A KAI official told Shephard that at the core of the system would be a twin-seat KF-21 Boramae fighter, although its FA-50 light combat aircraft was also displayed
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