Korea Times BusinessKRshippingAug 25, 2026, 4:22 AMImpact 41.64

LX Pantos completes complex defense logistics project for KAI

LX Pantos, the logistics arm of LX Group, said Tuesday it has successfully completed a complex cross-border defense logistics project involving the transportation of air-to-air missiles from France to Korea for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The project was part of KAI’s development program for the marine attack helicopter, a domestically developed helicopter system for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. The missiles, supplied by a European defense contractor, were transported from Chateauroux Airport in France to Incheon International Airport aboard a dedicated charter flight arranged by LX Pantos. They were then transported by road to their final destination at a Marine Corps unit in Pohang. LX Pantos said the missiles were the sole cargo aboard the charter aircraft to meet stringent safety and security requirements. The shipment was classified as Class 1 explosives and was subject to strict security controls as defense material. Air transportation of defense materials and other dangerous goods requires compliance with the Int