South Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter Program: Survivability, Modularity, and Future Development

Jonghoon Lee, Principal Researcher at South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), discusses the nation’s light armed helicopter program, its focus on battlefield survivability, modular open systems architecture, and rapid production timelines. From lessons learned in recent conflicts to integration with Apache operations and collaboration opportunities with global partners, this in-depth interview offers rare insight into how South Korea is shaping the future of rotary-wing defence capabilities.