LX Pantos Completes Complex Defence Logistics Project for Advanced Weaponry
Seoul, South Korea, (ANTARA/PRNewswire) - LX Pantos (President & CEO: Lee Yong-ho) announced on 8 September that the company has completed a cross-border defence logistics project to transport advanced weaponry.
The project involved the delivery of air-to-air missiles (AAM) from France to Korea in support of the Republic of Korea Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) programme led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). LX Pantos carried out the project for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
The AAMs for the MAH programme were shipped by European defence company M from Châteauroux Airport in France to Incheon International Airport aboard a chartered aircraft arranged by LX Pantos. Upon arrival in South Korea, the missiles were transported overland to a Republic of Korea Marine Corps unit in Pohang.
To ensure safety and security throughout the delivery, LX Pantos deployed a dedicated chartered aircraft carrying only the missiles as cargo. The shipment was categorised as Class 1, Division 1.2, Compatibility Group E explosives, meaning the missiles required the highest level of protection.
The air transport of dangerous goods, including defence materials, is a specialised operation that must comply with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as the aviation safety requirements of each country involved.
During the process, LX Pantos secured overflight permits from 14 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company also coordinated the entire multimodal delivery chain through its global network, including its European subsidiaries.
LX Pantos has continued to expand its defence logistics business since receiving an “Excellent” rating in a security assessment conducted by the Defense Counterintelligence Command Korea in 2024.
The company has also achieved Assessment Level 3 (AL3), the highest level in the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX). This achievement demonstrates LX Pantos’s ability to meet stringent global information security standards.
An LX Pantos official said the project proved the company’s capability in handling complex safety, security and logistics aspects. According to the official, LX Pantos will continue to support customers in the global defence sector while strengthening its role in the defence logistics market.
About LX Pantos
Founded in 1977, LX Pantos is a leading global logistics service provider headquartered in Korea. The company offers comprehensive logistics solutions through sea, air and rail transport as well as contract logistics services, with a network spanning more than 40 countries.
Further information about LX Pantos is available on its official website and LinkedIn.