KAI completes satellite hub. Korea Aerospace Industries stock is valued at KRW 10.9 trillion

Published on 10/14/2026 at 02:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

KAI completed a satellite hub on October 12, 2026. Korea Aerospace Industries stock has KRW 10.9 trillion market value.

Satellite capacity and export plans

KAI completed its satellite testing hub on October 12, 2026.
Yuanta kept its Buy rating while cutting the target to KRW 182,000 on October 8, 2026.
Korea Aerospace Industries reported KRW 1.17 trillion in second-quarter revenue, up 41.00 percent year over year.
An October 20, 2026, parliamentary audit will examine KAI governance issues.

KAI, KR7047810007, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

KAI completed its satellite environmental test facility on October 12, 2026, while Korea Aerospace Industries stock was valued at KRW 10.9 trillion. KAI said the new site brings satellite design, manufacturing, assembly and environmental testing into one location.

Satellite capacity expands

The facility can support simultaneous production of six medium-to-large satellites and more than 20 small satellites. KAI also says annual capacity exceeds 100 small satellites, giving the company an internal platform for domestic demand and future exports.

The October 12 completion followed the construction of electromagnetic and acoustic chambers in August 2026. The chambers allow KAI to conduct additional tests internally, which the company links to shorter development schedules, lower transport risk and reduced expense.

What supports the export case?

KAI reported that its FA-50 and AAP unmanned aircraft completed a formation flight on October 8, 2026, lasting 20 minutes at speeds of 360 kilometers per hour. The test advances the company's manned-unmanned combat system work.

In September 2026, KAI also signed an agreement with Indonesia's PTDI covering 15.00 percent of the KF-21 airframe structure, according to Chosunbiz. The project was valued at USD 2.9 billion, and KAI aims to sign the main contract within 2026.

Revenue grows, estimates face delays

Korea Aerospace Industries reported KRW 1.17 trillion in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 41.00 percent year over year, while operating profit reached KRW 48.4 billion. The figures show stronger sales than in the first quarter, when revenue was KRW 1.09 trillion, but operating profit fell from KRW 67.1 billion to KRW 48.4 billion.

On October 8, 2026, Yuanta Securities Korea kept its Buy rating but cut its target from KRW 236,000 to KRW 182,000, according to Edaily. The firm cited delays in Light Armed Helicopter deliveries and projected third-quarter revenue of KRW 1.0941 trillion, 12.80 percent below consensus of KRW 1.2552 trillion.

Upcoming governance milestone

Edaily reported that a National Assembly audit scheduled for October 20, 2026, could renew attention on Hanwha Aerospace's stake in KAI. The report also said the first KF-21 export contract with Indonesia is expected in November 2026, creating two near-term dates for the defense manufacturer.

Korea Aerospace Industries was trading at KRW 112,300 on the Korea Exchange on October 14, 2026 at 9:23 a.m. KST. Its 52-week range was KRW 95,100 to KRW 215,500, and market capitalization stood at KRW 10.9 trillion.

Korea Aerospace Industries is listed on the Korea Exchange under ticker 047810, according to ATS View. The company operates across aerospace and defense, aircraft production, unmanned systems, maintenance and space infrastructure.