KAI完成韩国首次FA-50有人机与自研AAP无人机编队飞行，验证MUM-T技术可行性

Korea Aerospace Industries(KAI) has successfully conducted its first joint formation flight involving the FA-50 light attack aircraft and the Adaptable Aerial Platform (AAP), an in-house developed multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
KAI announced Oct. 12 that the FA-50 and AAP flew in formation for 20 minutes on Oct. 8 at an altitude of approximately 7,000 feet (2.1 kilometers) over waters south of Goheung, South Jeolla Province. During the test, the two aircraft maintained a separation of 30 to 100 feet (9 to 30 meters) while flying at a speed of 360 kilometers per hour to evaluate stability and operational feasibility.
The AAP is a 150-kilogram-class high-speed UAV measuring 3.1 meters in length and 2.2 meters in wingspan. Powered by a jet engine, it can reach a maximum flight speed of 790 kilometers per hour. KAI has been developing the platform through internal investment since 2024 and completed its maiden flight in October 2025. The company is currently advancing autonomous flight technologies by integrating KAiLOT, an artificial intelligence (AI) pilot system.
Moving forward, KAI plans to conduct flight tests demonstrating mission control of the AAP directly from the FA-50. The company also intends to validate multi-UAV formation flight technologies using AI pilot systems, with the test data supporting the development of core technologies for future Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) and Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAV).
Kang Goo-young, CEO of KAI, said the flight test marks the first time in South Korea that actual flight tests have verified the operational feasibility of MUM-T systems involving manned and unmanned aircraft. He added that KAI will continue developing relevant technologies based on preemptive investments to contribute to the advancement of future air combat capabilities.