IMT

What IMT does

IMT (주)아이엠티 is a South Korean privately-held defense contractor founded in 2000 (with a predecessor entity from 1997) and headquartered in Sejong Special Self-Governing City, with additional engineering sites in Daejeon and Sacheon. The company operates four business divisions — Defense Systems, Virtual Training Equipment, Satellite Equipment, and Defense Software — supplying avionics test equipment, flight data recorders, and tactical computer consoles for the KF-21 fighter; full-flight and cockpit procedure trainers for LYNX, KA-32T, AW-159, UH-60, C-130J, and Jang Bogo-III platforms; electrical ground support equipment (AVTS, BBTS/RFTS, PCTS/SAS, PLTS/CMTS) for Korean geostationary, reconnaissance, medium, lunar, and ultra-mini satellites; and combat-control / electronic-warfare / missile-defense software including KVLS-II for KDX-III Batch-II and KDDX.

Core technology is built on Qt 5.x, SIMDIS SDK, OpenSceneGraph, osgEarth, and MIL-STD-1553 / ARINC429 data bus interfaces, with proprietary toolkits foonyRTS (real-time middleware on TI-RTOS), foonyMAP (tactical map SDK), and foonySDK (Win32 C/C++ SDK with chart controls and SCPI instrument control). AI/ML features are embedded in specific products — K-band eVTOL collision detection radar with automatic target classification, machine-learning autonomous jamming analysis, and AI-based ballistic missile threat assessment.

IMT generates revenue primarily through Korean government defense procurement contracts (hardware and integrated systems) and supplementary commercial software licensing for foony products. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales into DAPA, the Korean military branches, KARI, and other public agencies, supported by AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMI Level 3, and SP Certification Level 2 (September 2025) credentials. No revenue, headcount, or contract value is publicly disclosed.

Name

IMT

Legal name

(주)아이엠티

Website

https://imtplus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IMT is a South Korean defense contractor supplying avionics test equipment, flight simulators, satellite ground support equipment, and combat-control software to the Korean military, DAPA, and KARI, with embedded AI features in radar and electronic warfare products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Systems and Simulation Equipment

NAICS

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

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation (BPAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronic Warfare (EW) & SIGINT/ELINT Systems (IMABAGAB), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH), Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms (IMABAMAC), Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)

Keywords

• Defense systems
• Flight simulators
• Satellite EGSE
• Avionics test equipment
• Defense software

Headquarters

HQ city

Sinwon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Systems and Equipment Sales: Development and sale of defense systems including flight data recorders, test equipment, avionics systems for KF-21, and other military aircraft platforms. Revenue generated through defense procurement contracts with Korean defense agencies.
2. Virtual Training Equipment: Design and manufacture of flight simulators, combat training systems, and virtual training environments for military and civilian applications including LYNX, KA-32T, AW-159, UH-60, C-130J aircraft simulators.
3. Satellite Equipment and EGSE: Satellite ground support equipment including power control systems, signal test sets, and RF support equipment for various Korean satellites including geostationary, reconnaissance, and next-generation medium satellites.
4. Defense Software Solutions: Software development including combat control systems, electronic warfare software, missile defense systems, and training simulation software. Includes SIMDIS-based 3D visualization, network analysis, and operational control solutions.
5. foony Products (SDK/Tools): Commercial software development tools including foonyRTS, foonyMAP, and foonySDK sold as licenses for productivity enhancement and optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IMT develops and supplies defense systems, virtual training equipment, satellite ground support equipment (EGSE), and defense software as integrated total solutions for Korean military and aerospace programs. The company designs hardware such as KF-21 flight data recorders, automatic test equipment, full-flight simulators, and satellite EGSE, alongside proprietary software platforms foonyRTS, foonyMAP, foonySDK, electronic-warfare simulation suites, and AI-enabled target classification systems, with all offerings sold through direct B2B contracting to government agencies.

Product overview

IMT provides defense systems, virtual training equipment, satellite ground support equipment, and defense software as separate business divisions. The company also offers three core software products: foonyRTS (real-time middleware based on TI-RTOS for test and simulation), foonyMAP (standalone tactical mapping SDK for Win32), and foonySDK (native Win32 C/C++ SDK with chart controls and network libraries). Defense system products include KF-21 flight data recorders, avionics test equipment, and maintenance systems. Satellite equipment covers various EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) for geostationary, medium, lunar orbit, and reconnaissance satellites. Virtual training includes flight simulators for helicopters (LYNX, KA-32T, AW-159, UH-60), aircraft (C-130J), submarines (Jang Bogo-III), and emerging UAM platforms. Defense software encompasses missile defense systems, fire control consoles, and AI-powered systems including eVTOL radar with autonomous target classification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• foonyRTS: Real-time simulation and testing middleware system based on TI-RTOS for weapon system software development
• foonyMAP
• foonySDK
• SECUBO
• ROBOTERIA

Products and services

• KF-21 Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Real-time flight data, life data, and pilot audio recorder for KF-21 aircraft, used for accident analysis by the Republic of Korea Air Force.
• Unmanned Aircraft Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Real-time flight data and audio recorder for unmanned aircraft, supporting MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, and RS-232 interfaces for Korean defense agencies operating UAVs.
• KF-21 Software Test Equipment (STE) Software testing environment for KF-21 mission computer Operational Flight Program (OFP) development, providing test scenarios and simulation capabilities for ROKAF software validation teams.
• Unmanned Surface Vessel Remote Control Console Ground and ship-based control equipment for remote operation of unmanned surface vessels, supporting mission planning, imaging, and status monitoring for naval operators.
• MUAV Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Integrated automatic test equipment for diagnosing faults in MAV avionics (IMC, FLCC, FLIR, VFDR, ECSC, PMU, RALT, AVCU, IPCMU) used by Korean Army maintenance depots.
• TMMR Maintenance Equipment Field maintenance equipment for TMMR (Tactical Multi-Mission Radar) in portable, vehicle, helicopter, ship, and fixed-installation configurations for the Korean Army.
• Avionics Intermittent Fault Detection Equipment Ground inspection equipment for detecting intermittent faults in avionics (F-16 MLPRF, HUD EU) by simulating flight operating environments with temperature and vibration.
• KF-21 Tactical Computer Console (TCC) Unit-level maintenance support equipment for KF-21 providing OFP/SW loading and data retrieval for LRU components at ROKAF squadron-level maintenance facilities.
• Small UAV Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Avionics integration test equipment for small unmanned aircraft verifying equipment performance and flight safety before aircraft installation for Korean defense small-UAV programs.
• Geostationary Composite Satellite AVTS EGSE Avionics/avionics-style test set for geostationary composite satellite flight module testing and verification, supporting solar panel deployment, current measurement, and 1553B communication.
• Multi-Purpose Practical Satellite BBTS/RFTS EGSE Base Band Test Set and Radio Frequency Test Set for Arirang-6 and ETB/FM satellites, providing CMD/TLM processing, signal generation, and transponder testing.
• Next-Generation Medium Satellite PCTS/SAS EGSE Power Control Test System (PCTS) and Solar Array Simulator (SAS) for next-generation medium satellite performance testing, providing power supply and monitoring.
• Lunar Orbit Spacecraft PLTS/CMTS/SAS EGSE Power and control test system for lunar orbit spacecraft PCU, PDU, and solar array panel verification, supporting RS-422 and MIL-STD-1553B communication.
• Military Reconnaissance Satellite EGSE SAR satellite ground support equipment including PCSE, LVSE, SAS, BBSE, and RFSE for power, control, and signal analysis on military reconnaissance satellites.
• Ultra-Mini Satellite EGSE Compact satellite power supply and signal control test system with S-band RF communication and separation strap monitoring for ultra-mini satellite missions.
• RF Suitcase (PSRS) Portable S-band RF test system (PSRS) for end-to-end testing between ground control and satellites, supporting wireless TM/TC transmission during launch-phase and on-orbit operations.
• LYNX Flight Training Device (FTD) Naval helicopter flight simulator for LYNX pilots, featuring 200x70 degree FOV, 6-channel projection, 4-axis control loading, and Korea Civil Aviation Training certification for the Republic of Korea Navy.
• Jang Bogo-III Submarine Crew Training Device 3-axis motion submarine simulator replicating Jang Bogo-III helm and integrated platform management system with 45-degree roll/pitch capability for Republic of Korea Navy submariners.
• KA-32T Forest Firefighting Helicopter Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Level D full flight simulator for KA-32T with 6-DOF motion system, 240x85 degree FOV, wildfire simulation, and Korea Ministry of Land Level 3 certification for Korea Forest Service pilots.
• AW-159 Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT) Maritime operation helicopter simulator for AW-159 pilots featuring 210x85 degree FOV, 4-channel sensor video, and FAA FTD Level 7 equivalent certification.
• UH-60 Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT) Maritime maneuver helicopter simulator for UH-60 pilots with 210x85 degree FOV and FLIR system implementation for ROK military pilots.
• C-130J Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT) Tactical transport aircraft simulator for C-130J with 220x45 degree collimated display, HUD/CNI-MU/AMU/CNBP simulation, and Korea FTD Grade A certification.
• Piloted Aircraft Safety Training Device Spatial disorientation training simulator with 7 profiles including pitch illusion, Coriolis illusion, and graveyard spiral, using a Cessna 172 cockpit with G1000 glass cockpit for general aviation pilot safety training.
• UAM Cockpit Virtual Training Device Urban Air Mobility aircraft simulator supporting Thrust Vectoring, Lift-Cruise, and Multi-Copter types with SVO (Simplified Vehicle Operation) capability for emerging UAM pilot training.
• foonyRTS Real-Time Simulation Middleware Real-time middleware system based on TI-RTOS with a WYSIWYG-based integrated development environment for embedded test and simulation software development in defense and aerospace projects. Supports MIL-1553, ARINC429, UART, Analog, Discrete, and Ethernet I/O. Sold via one-time commercial license to system integrators and weapon-system software developers.
• foonyMAP Tactical Mapping SDK Stand-alone tactical map solution supporting multiple map data formats via plug-in architecture with native Win32 API/COM interface. Provides light-weight, high-performance mapping with an SDK for C, C++, C#, VB.NET, Delphi integration. First commercialized in April 2022.
• foonySDK Native Win32 Development Kit Native Win32 API and template-based C/C++ library for rapid software development, including chart controls (Spectrum, Polar, Hopping), network communication library (IPC/Socket), and SCPI-based measurement instrument control compatible with VISA (Agilent Technologies and National Instruments).
• Guided Missile Multi-Layer Defense Testing Environment Operational control technology test environment for guided missile multi-layer defense, supporting threat tracking, intercept control, and M&S-based testing for Korean ballistic-missile defense programs.
• Guided Weapon Fire Control Console Video subsystem software for guided weapon fire control consoles supporting anti-ship, surface-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-surface missiles on ROK Navy and Army platforms.
• Korean Vertical Launch System-II (KVLS-II) Software System and simulator software for KVLS-II controlling missile status and launch operations on KDX-III Batch-II and KDDX destroyer programs for the ROK Navy.
• Ballistic Missile Operations Center (KTMO-Cell) System Simulator software for ballistic missile defense testing, generating enemy launches, simulating ballistic missiles, and modeling detection/intercept systems for ROK missile defense operations.
• Autonomous Jamming Effectiveness Analysis System Machine-learning-based system that analyses jamming effectiveness and self-learns to generate optimized jamming techniques against unknown threat radar signals for Korean EW units.
• eVTOL Collision Detection Radar System K-band collision detection radar with 128-channel active phased array antenna, DSP-based digital beamforming, and AI-based automatic target classification for drone, bird, and small-aircraft detection in emerging Urban Air Mobility and critical-facility ground surveillance applications.
• Qt-SIMDIS Open-Source 3D Visualization Toolkit Open-source Qt-based 3D visualization toolkit integrating the SIMDIS SDK with IMT's MSCD, SMSS, and RIPS simulation software, distributed under LGPL license on the IMT GitHub for the developer community.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Defense Industry PartnerscoreOthersIMT collaborates with domestic and international companies to perform a wide range of defense industry tasks. The company maintains partnerships for avionics, simulation, satellite systems, and electronic warfare solutions. The Partners page displays 15 partner company logos without specific named descriptions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is the global leader in flight simulation and training for military and civil aviation; IMT's helicopter/submarine/UAM simulator business competes for similar Korean and regional training contracts against CAE's much broader portfolio.
• Hanwha Defense: Hanwha Defense is a broad Korean defense prime in armored vehicles, artillery, and precision weapons — a much larger incumbent in the same domestic defense ecosystem whose scale and prime-contractor position shape IMT's competitive environment.
• Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a leading global test and measurement instrumentation vendor whose avionics/aerospace test solutions (including SCPI-based instrument control supported by IMT's foonySDK) target the same defense and aerospace test equipment buyers.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a major international supplier of electronic warfare test systems, signal generators, and EW measurement equipment — overlapping with IMT's autonomous jamming, EW threat simulation, and signal analysis products at the technology level.
• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: Kongsberg supplies satellite ground stations, EW systems, and naval combat systems; comparable to IMT's satellite EGSE, naval combat, and EW product lines, but at significantly larger international scale.

Direct peers

• Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI): KAI is the KF-21 prime contractor and manufacturer of T-50/FA-50 trainers; IMT supplies avionics test equipment, flight simulators, and tactical computer consoles for these platforms, making KAI both a customer-counterparty and a vertical-integration risk.
• Ultra Electronics: Ultra Electronics is a UK-based defense electronics specialist with capabilities in EW, sonar, and mission-critical control systems — a comparable mid-tier defense electronics and systems integrator competing in adjacent international defense markets.
• Hanwha Systems: Hanwha Systems develops Korean defense electronics, avionics, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems — closely comparable to IMT's avionics test equipment and EW product portfolio and a direct competitor for Korean MoD tenders.
• LIG Nex1: LIG Nex1 is a major Korean defense systems manufacturer producing guided weapons, avionics, electronic warfare, and surveillance radar — directly overlapping with IMT's defense systems and EW product lines and competing for the same Korean defense procurement contracts.
• Speco: Speco is a Korean defense electronics SME specializing in RF, EW, and tactical communication systems — a closely comparable Korean defense electronics peer competing in similar niche product categories against IMT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/IMT-GitHub/Qt-SIMDIS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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