KNS
KNS Inc. is a South Korean designer and manufacturer of marine and military satellite communication antenna systems, serving commercial shipping, naval/defense (submarine and UAV), and government customers globally through direct sales and a 60-plus country partner network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersDaejeon, South Korea
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KNS does
KNS Inc. is a South Korean designer, manufacturer, and integrator of satellite communication antenna systems, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Daejeon, with a global footprint extending across 60+ countries through certified partner resellers. The company markets its products under the SUPERTRACK brand and serves commercial maritime (merchant ships, fishing vessels, leisure yachts), government and military (submarine, naval, land-based), and increasingly UAV/aerospace customers with antenna sizes spanning 0.3M to 1.5M operating across Ku-band, Ka-band, X-band, and LEO/MEO satellite networks. Its engineering differentiation rests on a direct drive system achieving ±0.1 rms tracking accuracy, LEO/MEO satellite tracking algorithms, a 4-axis submarine algorithm combined with a 70-bar waterproof radome for depths to 700m, MIL-STD-167/461/810/901 certified ULV-series hardware, a gyro-free operating mode that maintains connectivity when inertial sensors fail, and a VCS/VCS-M mediator that allows two antennas to be managed as a single system for failover continuity.
KNS commercializes its products primarily through direct enterprise and government field sales supplemented by a multi-tier global partner network providing in-region installation, maintenance, and warranty support in local languages. Pricing is quote-based with warranty terms varying by series (3 years for Z/X-Series, 2 years for A/C/E/K-Series), consistent with project-driven military and commercial vessel procurement rather than transactional volume sales. Defense-class products (ULV and M series) command higher unit values targeting naval and submarine customers, while the Z-series dominates commercial shipping with brochure-download demand generation signals (e.g., 1,317 downloads for Z10MK4-CV) reflecting active mid-funnel engagement.
The company is preparing to list on KOSDAQ with IBK Securities as lead underwriter after receiving an 'A, A' technical evaluation grade in November 2025, and has accumulated high-tier government recognition including a 2026 Presidential Commendation and a 2025 Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award for its ASCA-30 UAV antenna. With 51-100 employees, a heavy R&D and engineering base, and concentrated exposure to defense and maritime connectivity buyers, KNS sits at the intersection of regulated defense procurement and the buildout of multi-orbit satellite communications, where MIL-STD certification, submarine-qualified hardware, and global service coverage constitute the primary competitive moat.
KNS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KNS
- Legal name
- KNS Inc.
- Website
- https://kns-kr.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- KNS Inc. is a South Korean designer and manufacturer of marine and military satellite communication antenna systems, serving commercial shipping, naval/defense (submarine and UAV), and government customers globally through direct sales and a 60-plus country partner network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KNS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Satellite Communication Antennas
- NAICS
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)
Keywords
Where KNS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Daejeon
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
KNS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Satellite Antenna Hardware Sales: KNS generates revenue primarily from the sale of satellite communication and TV antenna systems across multiple product series (Z, A, C, E, K, S, X, M, ULV) and spare parts, sold directly to maritime operators, defense/government customers, and through a global partner network worldwide.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | All product series — No public pricing listed |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
KNS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KNS Inc. designs, manufactures, and integrates satellite communication antenna systems under the SUPERTRACK brand for maritime, military, and government applications. Its portfolio includes maritime VSAT (Z-Series), submarine VSAT with waterproof radomes (M-Series), MIL-STD military VSAT (ULV-Series), and UAV satellite communication antennas, supporting Ku-band, Ka-band, X-band, and LEO/MEO satellite tracking. Products are sold directly to government/defense customers and through a global partner network spanning 60+ countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SUPERTRACK: Product brand for satellite antenna systems including Z Series, M Series, ULV Series, and other maritime satellite communication products
Products and services
- SUPERTRACK Z-Series Maritime VSAT
- SUPERTRACK M-Series Mil-STD Submarine VSAT
- SUPERTRACK ULV-Series Mil-STD Maritime VSAT
- ASCA-30 UAV Satellite Communication Antenna
Quantifiable outcome
- Direct Drive System achieves ±0.1 rms tracking accuracy
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use KNS
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
KNS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
KNS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
93 partnerships are on record, tiered regional.
- EliteSatSys Pte. Ltd.regionalSingapore-based partner providing KNS product sales and services in the Singapore region. Contact: +65 67260667, [email protected].
- Başkan SavunmaregionalTurkey-based defense and maritime partner. Contact: 0216 641 5734, [email protected]. Located in Istanbul.
- IDB Telecommunication and Electronic Systems JSCregionalVietnam-based partner. Contact: (844) 3 747 8560. Located at 296 Duong Buoi, Ngoc Ha Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam.
- ELECTROMARINA SERVICEregionalGreece-based maritime service partner. Contact: +30 210 4610681, [email protected]. Located in Piraeus, Greece.
- WHSP Communication Technologies Pte LtdregionalSingapore-based communications partner. Contact: [email protected]. Located at 1 Scotts Road #24-10 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208.
- Wright Technologies LimitedregionalNew Zealand-based partner. Contact: +64 9 448 5199, [email protected]. Located at 10 Ride Way, Albany 0632 Auckland.
- Zener Marine ServicesregionalUAE-based maritime service partner. Contact: +971 4 557 7402, [email protected]. Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- YAHSATregionalUAE-based satellite services partner. Contact: +971 2 510 0000, [email protected]. Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Master SystemsregionalUAE-based partner. Contact: +971 4 5519370, [email protected]. Located at W 374, Dubai Maritime City (DMC), Dubai, UAE.
- AL BURAK Marine Services Ltd.regionalEgypt-based maritime services partner. Contact: +20 112 738 2461, [email protected]. Located in Suez Free Zone, Egypt.
- Aicox SolucionesregionalSpain-based partner. Contact: +34 916 59 29 70, [email protected]. Located in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain.
- BrimrunregionalIceland-based maritime partner. Contact: +354 5 250 250, [email protected]. Located at Fiskislóð 37b, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.
- OTESAT_MARITELregionalGreece-based maritime communications partner. Contact: +30 210 45 99 500, [email protected]. Located at 8 Aegaleo str., GR-185 45 Piraeus, Greece.
- Sea-NetregionalGermany-based maritime communications partner. Contact: +49 381 260 568 31, [email protected]. Located at Alter Hafen Nord 210, 18069 Rostock, Germany.
- SonemaregionalMonaco-based satellite communications service partner. Contact: +377 93 15 93 15, [email protected]. Located at 7, avenue d'Ostende 98000 MONACO.
- World-Link CommunicationsregionalCyprus-based partner. Contact: +357 25877565, [email protected]. Located at 135 Omonias Avenue, UAD Court, 4th floor, Limassol, Cyprus.
- Blue C MobileregionalSingapore-based partner. Contact: +65 6974 7967, [email protected]. Located at 1A Jalan Klapa Singapore 199313.
- Global Tech Integrated Systems Pvt Ltd.regionalIndia-based partner. Contact: +91 22 2775 2388, [email protected]. Located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- ElcomeregionalIndia-based maritime communications partner. Contact: +91 22 6761 8000, [email protected]. Located at Plot No. EL-205, MIDC Mahape, TTC Industrial Area, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- A. S. Moloobhoy Pvt. LtdregionalIndia-based partner. Contact: +91 22 2377 5555, [email protected]. Located at Moloobhoy Towers, MIDC Industrial Area, Navi Mumbai, India.
- Systems & Services LimitedregionalBangladesh-based partner. Contact: +88029833731 - 33, [email protected]. Located at Tropical Cantt View (3rd Floor), 167/4 North Vasantek, Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh.
- Axess NetworksregionalColombia-based partner. Contact: +57 601 555 98 08, [email protected]. Located at Carrera 7 No. 71 – 52 Torre B Oficina 509, Bogotá.
- GTDregionalChile-based partner. Contact: 224138562, [email protected]. Located at Gorostiaga 448, 1100828 Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile.
- Net SystemregionalBrazil-based partner. Contact: +55 22 2765 4333, [email protected]. Located at Praia do Flamengo, 200, Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Telespazio Argentina S.AregionalArgentina-based partner. Contact: +54 11 4852 8700, [email protected]. Located at Av. Del Libertador N, Torre Sur (C1428ARP), Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- ST Engineering iDirectregionalUSA-based satellite technology partner. Contact: +1 703 648 8000, [email protected]. Located at 13861 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300, Herndon VA 20171, USA.
- Digisat International, Inc.regionalUSA-based partner. Contact: +1 321 676 5250, [email protected]. Located at 4195 West New Haven Ave., Suite 15, Melbourne, Florida 32904, USA.
- FieldBase Services LimitedregionalNigeria-based partner. Contact: +234 2012 278 181, [email protected]. Located at CBC Towers, 10/11 Olubunmi Owa street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.
- LECSOR TECHNOLOGY LTDAregionalBrazil-based partner. Contact: +55 (21) 3614-0926, [email protected]. Located at R. Delegado Waldir Guilherme, 32, Ilha da Conceição, Niterói - RJ/Brazil, 24050-170.
- EPA Marine Sp. z o.oregionalPoland-based maritime partner. Contact: +48 91 4350 700, [email protected].
- Intelligence PC Centre Sdn BhdregionalMalaysia-based partner. Contact: +603 2161 1888, [email protected]. Located at B2-02, Megan Ambassy 225, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 쿠도 커뮤니케이션 (Cudo Communication)regionalSouth Korea-based partner. Contact: +82 2 521 3887. Located at 경기도 과천시 과천대로 7나길 9 (갈현동, DX 타워 12층), South Korea.
- 일진앤드regionalSouth Korea-based partner. Contact: +82 51 755 6191~5. Located at 부산광역시 기장군 정관읍 산단5로 76-58, South Korea.
- 엘토스 커뮤니케이션 (Ltos Communication)regionalSouth Korea-based partner. Contact: +82 51 466 9939, [email protected]. Located at 부산광역시 영도구 태종로59 3층, South Korea.
- 모음테크regionalSouth Korea-based partner. Contact: +82 70 8095 4374, [email protected]. Located at 서울특별시 구로구 디지털로 31길 12 본관 2층 넥스트데이 77호.
- 카이네트웍스 (Kainetworks)regionalSouth Korea-based partner. Contact: +82 2 2088 0767, [email protected]. Located at 서울 금천구 서부샛길 606, 4층 425호 (가산동, 대성디폴리스지식산업센터).
- 왈도시스템 (Waldo System)regionalSouth Korea-based partner. Contact: +82 2 322 9999. Located at 서울특별시 강서구 양천로 660, 7층, 8층.
- 위즈인포넷 (Wizinfonet)regionalSouth Korea-based partner. Contact: +82 51 202 1038, [email protected]. Located at 부산광역시 사하구 동매로 23번길 22.
- Turan ElektronikregionalTurkey-based partner. Contact: +90 532 784 75 77, [email protected]. Located at Kavacık Mh. Yurtsever Sok. No: 5/2 Pk. 34810 Beykoz/İstanbul/Türkiye.
- Tianjin Ocean Telecom Technology Co.,LtdregionalChina-based partner. Contact: +86 22 25859385, [email protected]. Located at Room 516 Floor 5, No. 50A, Bo Hai Road, Tianjin TEDA, 300457, China.
- AMIT Marine ServicesregionalUAE-based partner. Contact: +971 4 4011099, [email protected]. Located at P.O. Box: 1633 W143A, Dubai Maritime City, Nr. Port Rashid, Al Mina Road, Dubai, UAE.
- Global Marine Safety PTE.LTDregionalSingapore-based partner. Contact: +65 6897 7086, [email protected]. Located at 16 PENJURU CLODE, SINGAPORE -608612.
- Enamor Sp. z o.o.regionalPoland-based partner. Contact: +48 58 69 01 700, [email protected]. Located at Inżynierska 1, 81-512 Gdynia, Polska.
- Athena TelecommunicationsregionalUAE-based partner. Contact: +971 45541775, [email protected]. Located at 3315, Churchill Executive Tower, Al Amal St. Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
- Planet Communications Asia PacificregionalThailand-based partner. Contact: +66 2 792 2400, [email protected]. Located at 157 Soi Ramintra 34, Ramintra Rd. Tarang, Bangkhen, Bangkok Thailand (10230).
- Electra Service C.I.E. LtdaregionalBrazil-based partner. Contact: +55 13 3354 3599, [email protected]. Located at Rua Funchal, 1140 - Loja 1 - Jd. Santa Ma, Iate Clube de Santos, Guaruja/SP - Brasil.
- NavitecregionalBrazil-based partner. Contact: +55 47 3344 2946, [email protected]. Located at R. Antônio Zaguini - Cordeiros, Itajaí - SC, 88310-195 Brazil.
- G.E.R. (GENERAL ELECTRONIC REPAIRS)regionalGreece-based partner. Contact: +30 210 4620419, [email protected]. Located at 53 Thermopylon, PC: 18545, Piraeus, Greece.
- TelnavregionalBrazil-based partner. Contact: +55 22 2762-4903, [email protected]. Located at Rua Marajó, 90 - Parque Aeroporto - Macaé/RJ - Brasil.
- AMIregionalAustralia-based partner. Contact: +61 (0)8 9331 0000, [email protected]. Located at 107 Forsyth Street, O'Connor, W.A. 6163 AUSTRALIA.
- Norsat International Inc.regionalCanada-based partner. Contact: +1 604 821 2800, [email protected]. Located at 4020 Viking Way Unit 110, Richmond, British Columbia V6V 2N2 Canada.
- Jassim Ahmed Al – Lingawi Trading Est.regionalQatar-based partner. Contact: +974 4413356/57, [email protected]. Located at Al Jabor Center (Souq Al Jabor), Jabor Bin Mohd St, Doha, Qatar.
- North TelecomregionalUAE-based partner. Contact: +971 445 299 93, [email protected]. Located at Office 2401, Grosvenor Business Tower, TECOM, Dubai, UAE.
- NI-SAT TelecommunicationsregionalBrazil-based partner. Contact: +55 (22) 3084-0094, [email protected]. Located at Rua Teixeira de Gouveia 1727 Loja 06-Centro, Macaé - RJ-Brasil - Cep:27.916-000.
- Osprey ExportsregionalUSA-based partner. Contact: +1 (786) 272-0809, [email protected]. Located at 7950 N.W. 53 Street - Suite 337, FL 33166, USA.
- Gilat Satellite NetworksregionalIsrael-based satellite communications company. Contact: +972 3 925 2000, [email protected]. Located at Gilat House, 21 Yegia Kapayim St., Daniv Park, Kiryat Arye Petah Tikva 4913020, Israel.
- Over-satregionalIsrael-based partner. Contact: +972 52364 3801, [email protected]. Located at 45 Hamelacha St, Netanya, 4250574 Israel.
- STCSregionalSaudi Arabia-based partner. Contact: +966114600111 Ext. 1460, [email protected]. Located at RIYADH, Akaria Plaza 11372, Saudi Arabia.
- Anka MarineregionalTurkey-based maritime partner. Contact: +90 216 392 6696, [email protected]. Located at Postane Mh, Rauf Orbay Cd. No.129, 34940 Tuzla / Istanbul, TURKIYE.
- Tokyo KeikiregionalJapan-based partner. Contact: +81 3372 26583, [email protected]. Located at 333-4, Azuma-tyou, Yaita-City, Tochigi-ke, Japan (329-2136).
- Star Link Spatial Communications LLCregionalUAE-based partner. Contact: +971 255 38599, [email protected]. Located at Deena Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- ZHARYQregionalKazakhstan-based partner. Contact: +7 727 3550009, [email protected]. Located at 76A, Mametova street, Almaty, A05F0H6, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- SatmarinregionalBelgium-based maritime partner. Contact: +32 3 8082011, [email protected]. Located at Hof Ter Bollen 13, 2870 Puurs, Belgium.
- Brommeland Elektronikk ASregionalNorway-based partner. Contact: +31 521 350050, [email protected]. Located at Lindangerveien 10, 5519 Haugesund, Norway.
- Schipperij Services BVregionalNetherlands-based partner. Contact: +31 521350050, [email protected]. Located at Linderlaan 82, Uffelte, 7975 AJ, The Netherlands.
- ST ElectronicsregionalSingapore-based partner. Contact: +65 6413 8851, [email protected]. Located at 1 Ang Mo Kio Electronics Park Road #06-02 Singapore (567710).
- DSD TelecomregionalFrance-based partner. Contact: +33 (0)1 83 64 59 16, [email protected]. Located at Tour Montparnasse, 33 Avenue du Maine, 75755 PARIS Cedex 15, FRANCE.
- TymatecregionalFrance-based partner. Contact: +33 (0) 222 666 073, [email protected]. Located at 6 allee des genets, 56320 Meslan, Brittany, France.
- EuroSkyParkregionalGermany-based partner. Contact: +49 681 9761 720, [email protected]. Located at Heinrich-Barth-Straße 30, 66115 Saarbrücken, Germany.
- De Boer MarineregionalNetherlands-based maritime partner. Contact: +31 527 685391, [email protected]. Located at Westwal 9, Postbus 155, 8320 AD Urk, Netherlands.
- Sea MasterregionalDenmark-based partner. Contact: +45 7512 0444, [email protected]. Located at Vesterhavsgade 133, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark.
- DMT (Dutch Marine Technology)regionalNetherlands-based partner. Contact: +31 10 890 00 41, [email protected]. Located at Van Hennaertweg 17, 2952 CA Alblasserdam, The Netherlands.
- GlobecommregionalNetherlands-based partner. Contact: +31 321 335 100. Located at Plantweg 52, 8256 SH Biddinghuizen, Netherlands.
- WoodsonsregionalUnited Kingdom-based partner. Contact: +44 1224722884, [email protected]. Located at Goval House, Dyre, Aberdeen AB210HT, United Kingdom.
- ENISA (Equipos Navales Industriales S.A.)regionalSpain-based naval equipment partner. Contact: +34 917254400, [email protected]. Located at P.I. Las Monjas Sector nº 8C / Merdiano Nº 22, 28850 Torrenjon de Ardoz, Mardrid, Spain.
- ISKRA LABS d.o.o.regionalSlovenia-based partner. Contact: +386 5 640 3536, [email protected]. Located at Cankarjev Drevored 15, SI - 6310 Izola (Slovenija).
- Nav Communications S.R.L.regionalItaly-based partner. Contact: +39 51 033 3266, [email protected]. Located at Via Ungheri, 23/a, 40012 Calderara di Reno (BO), Italy.
- Philbliss TelecommunicationsregionalNigeria-based partner. Contact: +234 701 567 5947, [email protected]. Located at 555 Agege Motor, Road, Lagos, Nigeria.
- ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTDregionalVietnam-based partner. Contact: +84 4 38246442, [email protected]. Located at Lot A10/D7 Cau Giay New Urban Area, Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
- PT. ARTHA MULIA INFOTAMAregionalIndonesia-based partner. Contact: +62 2158908313, [email protected]. Located at Komplek Perkantoran Business Park Kebon, Jeruk Unit C2-7, Jl. Raya Meruya Ilir 88, Jakarta Barat 11620, Indonesia.
- Skywave System Services LimitedregionalNigeria-based partner. Contact: +234 905 846 9095, [email protected]. Located at 7B Asa-Afariogu Street, Ajao Estate, Lagos, Nigeria.
- IGSATregionalPhilippines-based partner. Contact: +63 2882 9999, [email protected]. Located at 1230 Makati sq., Don Chino Roces Ave., Manila, Philippines.
- Seasat A/SregionalDenmark-based partner. Contact: +45 26 883183, [email protected]. Located at Theilgaards Torv 4, DK-4600 Køge.
- ScopetelregionalMalaysia-based partner. Contact: +60 3923 602 288, [email protected]. Located at ScopeTel Sdn Bhd, Unit E-5-5, Level 5, Block E, Southgate Commercial Centre, Jalan Dua, Off Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (55200).
- Nauticom Technology sp. z o.o.regionalPoland-based partner. Contact: +48 58 733 98 93, [email protected]. Located at bud. HG Solutions, Gwarancyjna 3, 81-336 Gdynia, Poland.
- Paratus GroupregionalNamibia-based partner. Contact: +264 83 300 1000, [email protected]. Located at Paratus Namibia Head Office, 104-106 Nickel Street, Prosperita.
- Andesat S.A.regionalChile-based partner. Contact: +56 2 2245 6735, [email protected]. Located at Napoleón 3565 of.1305 piso 13, Las Condes (7550219) Santiago - Chile.
- SkyNetregionalColombia-based partner. Contact: +57 601 642 20 20, [email protected]. Located at Ac. 100 #55, Bogotá, Colombia.
- KIN Marine Pte LtdregionalSingapore-based partner. Contact: +65 6717 1788, [email protected]. Located at 5 Soon Lee Street #06-25, Pioneer Point Singapore (627607).
- DiTVregionalTaiwan-based partner. Contact: +886 2 8751 1050, [email protected]. Located at 1F, No.55, Ln.22, Wende Rd., NeiHu District, Taipei, Taiwan.
- PT. Aslimindo NusantararegionalIndonesia-based partner. Contact: +62 2134833108, [email protected]. Located at Jl. Kesehatan No. 2-4, Jakarta 10160, Indonesia.
- Marcom TraderegionalEgypt-based partner. Contact: +203 42 93 93 3, [email protected]. Located at East Towers buildings D203, Mohammed Abou Al Fatoh Hasab, Street, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria Governorate 21615, Egypt.
- SkyreachregionalIndonesia-based partner. Contact: +62 21 3100100, [email protected]. Located at Wahid Hasyim 27 Building, 5th Floor, Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim no. 27, Menteng, Central Jakarta DKI Jakarta.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
KNS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Japan Radio Co. (JRC): Japanese maritime electronics incumbent producing VSAT and TVRO antennas for commercial vessels, with comparable products in the same maritime satcom category, primarily serving Asian shipyards and operators.
- Intellian Technologies: Global leader in maritime satellite communication antennas (VSAT, TVRO, LEO), directly competing with KNS in the same product category across commercial shipping, leisure, and defense end-markets.
- SatPro Communications: Chinese maritime satcom antenna manufacturer offering Ku/Ka-band VSAT systems in the same product category and price tier as KNS, primarily serving Asian shipyards and commercial shipping operators.
- Orbit Communication Systems: Israel-based manufacturer of maritime and airborne satcom antennas with a similar focus on stabilized VSAT terminals for commercial and defense customers, directly comparable in product scope to KNS.
Others
- Gilat Satellite Networks: Israel-based satellite ground equipment and VSAT platform provider; a KNS channel partner and a broader satcom ecosystem participant with overlapping defense and mobility customer relationships.
- ST Engineering iDirect: Satellite ground infrastructure and modem technology provider; while not an antenna manufacturer, it is a KNS channel partner and an adjacent ecosystem participant in the maritime satcom stack.
Broad incumbents
- Cobham Satcom (Thales): Large incumbent maritime and land satcom antenna portfolio (SAILOR, Sea Tel) acquired by Thales, offering overlapping capabilities across commercial and naval customers as part of a much broader communications portfolio.
- Raytheon Anschütz: Major naval communications and bridge systems integrator with overlapping satcom antenna offerings for military and commercial ships, competing in KNS's naval VSAT and integrated bridge segments.
- Honeywell Aerospace (Satcom): Large incumbent with a satellite communications portfolio spanning aviation and maritime, providing overlapping capability to KNS in defense and mobility segments as part of a much broader aerospace portfolio.
Emerging players
- Addvalue Technologies: Singapore-based developer of satellite communication terminals including maritime and LEO-focused solutions, with partial overlap to KNS's maritime and emerging LEO/MEO tracking product lines.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about KNS
What does KNS do?
KNS Inc. designs, manufactures, and integrates satellite communication antenna systems under the SUPERTRACK brand for maritime, military, and government applications. Its portfolio includes maritime VSAT (Z-Series), submarine VSAT with waterproof radomes (M-Series), MIL-STD military VSAT (ULV-Series), and UAV satellite communication antennas, supporting Ku-band, Ka-band, X-band, and LEO/MEO satellite tracking. Products are sold directly to government/defense customers and through a global partner network spanning 60+ countries.
Is KNS a public or private company?
KNS is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was KNS founded?
KNS was founded in 1985. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is KNS based?
KNS is headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does KNS make money?
One revenue line is on record: satellite Antenna Hardware Sales.
Who are KNS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Japan Radio Co. (JRC), Intellian Technologies, SatPro Communications and Orbit Communication Systems. Others are Gilat Satellite Networks and ST Engineering iDirect. Broad incumbents are Cobham Satcom (Thales), Raytheon Anschütz and Honeywell Aerospace (Satcom). Addvalue Technologies is listed as an emerging player.
Does KNS have an API?
No public API is recorded for KNS.
What industry is KNS in?
KNS's product category is Satellite Communication Antennas. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFAIAM, Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE), with a secondary code of IMAJAIAG, Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting). Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3576.