KODAS 2025 Exhibitors: Sector Distribution Across Four Core Segments
This article classifies the 150+ Korean defense companies participating in KODAS 2025 into four major segments: weapon systems, C4I, naval defense, and aerospace. It reviews the exhibitor mix by sector and identifies the companies most aligned with Bangladesh's defense procurement needs to support more targeted business consultations.
Weapon Systems Companies (50)
Fifty companies are participating in the weapon systems segment. The category is divided into four detailed groups: firepower systems such as self-propelled artillery and multiple-launch rocket systems, mobility platforms such as tanks and armored vehicles, small arms, and ammunition. Export-proven Korean systems including the K9 self-propelled howitzer and the K2 tank are expected to be among the headline exhibits.
| Subcategory | No. of Companies | Representative Firms | Main Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firepower Systems | 15 | Company H, Company K | Self-propelled artillery, MLRS, mortars |
| Mobility Platforms | 12 | Company H, Company D | Tanks, armored vehicles, special-purpose vehicles |
| Small Arms | 13 | Company S, Company D | Rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers |
| Ammunition & Explosives | 10 | Company P, Company H | Shells, missile warheads, explosives |
C4I Companies (35)
Thirty-five companies are participating in the C4I segment. The lineup covers command and control, communications, computing, and intelligence, alongside electronic warfare and cyber capabilities. Built on Korea's broader IT industry base, these C4I technologies are positioned as globally competitive solutions for defense modernization.
Naval Defense Companies (30)
Thirty companies are participating in the naval defense segment. The category covers surface vessels, submarines, combat systems, and maritime sensors. Korea's shipbuilding capabilities have been translated into defense applications, driving rising exports to naval markets across Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Aerospace Companies (35)
Thirty-five companies are participating in the aerospace segment. The category includes aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, space and satellite solutions, and avionics. The lineup reflects the expansion of Korea's aerospace industry, highlighted by programs such as the KF-21 fighter and the FA-50 light combat aircraft.
| Subcategory | No. of Companies | Main Products | Bangladesh Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | 10 | Fighters, trainers, transport aircraft | Interest in FA-50 |
| UAVs | 12 | Recon drones, attack drones, VTOL systems | Surveillance and reconnaissance |
| Space & Satellites | 7 | Small satellites, launch vehicle components | Satellite communications |
| Avionics | 6 | Flight control, navigation, EW pods | Platform upgrades |