Seoul – – September 10, 2026 -- LX Pantos has completed a cross-border defense logistics project transporting air-to-air missiles (AAM) from France to South Korea for the Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) program run by the Republic of Korea Marine Corps under the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
The project was executed on behalf of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), with the missiles supplied by an unnamed European defense contractor.
Charter flight moved missiles from Châteauroux to Incheon as sole cargo
LX Pantos organized a dedicated charter flight from Châteauroux airport in France to Incheon International Airport, carrying the AAM as the only cargo aboard the aircraft to maximize security. The shipment was then transported by road to a Republic of Korea Marine Corps unit in Pohang.
Cargo classified under highest explosives security tier
The missiles were classified as Class 1, Division 1.2, Compatibility Group E explosives, subjecting the shipment to the highest level of security screening under both IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and applicable national aviation safety rules.
Overflight clearance secured across 14 countries
LX Pantos obtained overflight permits from 14 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, coordinating multimodal transport through its global network, including its European subsidiaries.
The company has been expanding its defense logistics operations since receiving an "excellent" rating in a 2024 security assessment conducted by South Korea's Defense Counterintelligence Command. It has also achieved AL3, the highest tier under the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX), certifying compliance with strict global information security standards.
An LX Pantos representative said the project demonstrated the company's expertise in security, safety and logistics, and that it intends to continue supporting global defense clients while expanding its position in the defense logistics market.