Ace Antenna

What Ace Antenna does

Ace Antenna Corp. (주식회사 에이스안테나) is a South Korea-based RF antenna and wireless communication systems company headquartered in Incheon, founded in 2010 as an affiliate of Ace Technology Group, which carries 40 years of RF communication heritage. The company operates three business segments: defense antennas and radar systems (tactical communications, satellite, datalink, radar antennas, anti-jamming GPS); automotive antenna systems (5G/V2X MIMO, shark fin antennas, GNSS/INS, glass antenna amplifiers, wireless charging modules for ADAS/autonomous driving); and RF connector and cable components (low-PIM connectors, adaptors, cable assemblies, terminations, couplers, power dividers). Core technology spans array antenna design for radar (13x13+ arrays, waveguide slot, sum/difference pattern lobe suppression to -30 dB), GaN MMIC HPA and TR Module design (first-in-Korea achievement for radar detection, covering S-to-Ka band), multi-band GNSS antennas, anti-jamming GPS with 4/8/16-array spatiotemporal adaptation algorithms, and miniaturized low-PIM connector/cable IP67 designs.

The company sells hardware directly to enterprise customers through a B2B field-sales motion: defense products go to Korean defense primes LIG Nex1 and Hanhwa Systems and government defense agencies; automotive products are supplied as Tier-1/Tier-2 components to Hyundai Motor Company (1st Vendor since 2019), Kia, and Vinfast (Official Vendor since 2020); RF connectors and cables are sold to industrial RF customers with custom design capability. Revenue mechanics are hardware sales across all three segments, with no disclosed pricing or subscription model. The company is privately held, post-merger with MPD Corp (absorbed October 2022) and following a split-merger completed December 2024, with headquarters in Namdong-gu, Incheon and additional general office space in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. The firm holds DQMS, AS9100, AS9120, Hyundai-Kia Motors SQ, and RoHS certifications, and has received the 2015 Korean Government $10 Million Export Award and a Presidential Citation for technology commercialization.

Name

Ace Antenna

Legal name

주식회사 에이스안테나

Website

https://aceantenna.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ace Antenna is a privately held South Korean RF antenna and wireless communication systems company, founded in 2010 as an affiliate of Ace Technology Group, serving Korean defense primes (LIG Nex1, Hanhwa Systems), automotive OEMs (Hyundai, Kia, Vinfast), and industrial RF customers across defense antennas/radar, automotive 5G/V2X antennas, and RF connector/cable product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF Antennas and Wireless Communication Components

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAJAG

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Electronic Components for Industrial Applications (Passive/active components, industrial-grade modules)

SECONDARYIMABAGAA

Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Defense Electronics, Sensors & Radar

SECONDARYHDAHAOAD

RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Semiconductors & Electronic Components/Connectors, Interconnects & Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

SECONDARYHDAHAMAA

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Semiconductors & Electronic Components/RF, Microwave & Wireless ICs

Keywords

• Defense antenna systems
• Automotive antenna systems
• RF connectors and cables
• Radar and satellite communications
• Wireless connectivity components

Headquarters

HQ city

Incheon (Namdong-gu)

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Antenna, Radar & Communication Systems: Revenue from developing and producing defense communication equipment including tactical communication antennas, satellite antennas, radar antennas, data link systems, and RF modules for military applications covering land, sea, and air platforms
2. Automotive Antenna & Connectivity Products: Revenue from automotive antenna systems, smart antennas, 5G/V2X communication devices, wireless charging modules, and RF signal transmission products for autonomous driving and connected vehicles
3. RF Connector & Cable Components: Revenue from RF connectors, coaxial adaptors, cable assemblies, terminations, directional couplers, and power dividers sold to various RF market customers with custom product development capabilities

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ace Antenna designs, develops, and manufactures RF antennas and related wireless communication hardware for three verticals: (1) defense antennas and radar systems including tactical communication, satellite, radar arrays, data links, and anti-jamming GPS; (2) automotive antenna systems covering 5G/C-V2X, GNSS, smart antennas, shark fin antennas, and glass amplifiers for connected and autonomous vehicles; and (3) RF connector and cable components including connectors, adaptors, cable assemblies, terminations, couplers, and power dividers.

Product overview

Ace Antenna Corp. is an advanced technology company specializing in Defense, Automotive, and RF Connector/Cable solutions. The company operates across three main business areas: Defense Antenna & Radar Systems (including tactical communication antennas, satellite antennas, datalink systems, radar antennas & systems, and anti-jamming GPS antennas), Automotive Antenna Systems (covering autonomous driving antennas, 5G/V2X communication, smart antenna systems, and shark fin antennas), and RF Connector & Cable Products (including RF connectors, adaptors, cable assemblies, and components). Established in 2010 as an affiliate of Ace Technology Group with 40 years of RF communication history, the company develops and produces various defense communication equipment, autonomous driving and telematics related electronic products, and RF communication components such as connectors and cables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Defense Antenna & Radar Systems Military communications antennas, radar systems, satellite antennas, datalink antenna systems, and anti-jamming GPS antennas for land, sea, and air defense applications.
• Automotive Antenna Systems Vehicle antennas supporting autonomous driving including broadcasting services (AM/FM, DMB/DAB, SXM), LTE/5G/V2X communications, high-precision GNSS positioning, and integrated smart antenna systems, supplied to Hyundai, Kia, and Vinfast.
• RF Connector & Cable Products RF connectors, coaxial adaptors, cable assemblies, terminations, directional couplers, and power dividers for various RF market applications including telecommunications, broadcasting, and industrial RF systems.
• Tactical Communication Antennas VHF to UHF antennas for base stations and terminals supporting tactical communication network operations, including TICN TMCS antennas, LCTR point-to-point antennas, and TMMR multiband antennas for military customers.
• Satellite Antennas Portable and transportable SATCOM antennas, low-profile parabolic antennas for aircraft and on-the-move systems for military satellite communications.
• Datalink Antenna System TR modules, RF transceivers, tactical air command ELINT datalink systems, cognitive radio converters, and BTS amplifiers for S to Ka frequency bands.
• Radar Antennas & Systems Ship radar, airport surveillance radar, long-range radar, AESA antennas, TACAN, PAR, EA antennas, and helicopter anti-collision radar systems.
• Anti-Jamming GPS Antenna 4/8/16 array anti-jamming GPS antennas and receivers that receive stable satellite signals against jamming signals, supporting L1/L2 bands.
• Guided Missile & Other Defense Antennas Waveguide antennas for guided missiles, radio altimeter antennas for helicopters and missiles, IFF antennas, UAV datalink antennas, submarine integrated antennas, and Ka-band detection antennas.
• Autonomous Driving Antenna System Multi-functional antenna systems for autonomous vehicles including 5G and C-V2X interior antennas, WiFi modules for wireless charging, spoiler-embedded INS antennas, and smart antenna systems with ATB/BTB structures.
• Shark Fin Antenna Sharkfin-designed combined antenna supporting multinational broadcasting (AM, FM, DMB, DAB, SXM) and telecommunication (LTE/e-Call) with GPS/GNSS navigation for Hyundai, Kia, and Vinfast vehicles.
• 5G Shark Fin Antenna External type combined antenna mounted on roof rear supporting broadcasting, ADAS/AD wireless communication with 5G, WAVE, Cellular V2X MIMO and Multi-Band GNSS.
• Glass Antenna Amplifier Low noise amplifier mounted on interior C-pillar that amplifies signals from rear glass pattern antenna with signal and noise filters (GSC, C&C, HSC, LSC) for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
• RF Connectors Cable connectors, PCB mount connectors, and board-to-board connectors with low PIMD and IP67 sealing, including TNC, BNC, N, SMA, SMP, and other connector types for RF applications.
• RF Adaptors In-series, between series, bulkhead type, and panel mount type adapters with excellent VSWR performance and very low passive intermodulation for RF systems.
• RF Cable Assemblies Soldered connectors with low PIM for VSWR or DTF-sensitive systems, 100% factory tested for PIM and VSWR with IP67 waterproof rating for RF applications.
• RF Components Low and high-power terminations, directional couplers, and power dividers with wideband performance (698-2,700 MHz), high power capability, and guaranteed low PIM for RF applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved $10 million in exports, recognized with 2015 export award
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VinfastcoreOthers · 1 January 2020Ace Antenna was selected as an Official Vendor by Vietnam's Vinfast in 2020, supplying automotive antennas including spoiler embedded INS antennas and shark fin antennas for Vinfast's electric vehicles. This represents Ace Antenna's first international automotive customer.
• Hyundai Motor CompanycoreOthers · 1 January 2019Selected as the 1st Vendor by Hyundai Motor Company in 2019, indicating a primary/preferred supplier status for automotive antenna products. Supplies multiple antenna product lines including shark fin, crash pad, glass antenna amplifiers, and feeder cables for Hyundai vehicles.
• Kia MotorscoreOthersPrimary customer for automotive antenna products including shark fin antennas, crash pad antennas, and feeder cable assemblies. Kia is supplied alongside Hyundai under the same Hyundai Motor Group customer relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Global defense prime with extensive RF, antenna, and radar subsystems portfolio. Comparable to Ace Antenna's defense business at much larger scale, with similar products in tactical communications, electronic warfare, and radar antennas.
• Continental Automotive: Global automotive Tier-1 with a broad antenna and connectivity portfolio (5G, V2X, GNSS). Competes directly with Ace Antenna for automotive OEM antenna slots at Hyundai-Kia and other global OEMs.
• Hanwha Systems: Korean defense systems integrator and key Ace Antenna customer. Operates in defense electronics, surveillance radars, and tactical communications — directly adjacent to Ace Antenna's antenna, datalink, and radar subsystems business.
• LIG Nex1: Korea's leading defense electronics systems integrator and a primary customer of Ace Antenna. Operates across guided weapons, radar, sonar, and avionics, overlapping with Ace Antenna's defense antenna and RF module portfolio from a customer/integrator perspective.
• Harman International (Samsung): Major automotive connectivity and antenna supplier (shark-fin, telematics, V2X) serving global OEMs. Direct competitor to Ace Antenna's automotive antenna and smart antenna business.

Direct peers

• Yokowo Co., Ltd. Japanese specialist manufacturer of automotive antennas, including shark-fin and V2X designs. Closest pure-play antenna peer to Ace Antenna in the automotive segment, serving similar OEM customers.
• Kathrein (Ericsson): German-headquartered specialist in RF antennas, connectors, and filters for mobile communications, automotive, and industrial applications. Most direct global pure-play peer to Ace Antenna's combined RF component and antenna business.
• Huneed Technologies: Korean defense electronics company supplying tactical communications, avionics, RF datalinks, and antennas. Direct competitor to Ace Antenna in Korean defense RF and tactical communication antenna programs.
• PCTEL (Now Amphenol): US-based provider of antennas and RF conditioning products for industrial, defense, and connected vehicle markets. Comparable product mix to Ace Antenna's RF connector/cable and antenna business at smaller scale.

Regional players

• Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin): Korea-based defense and surveillance electronics supplier with adjacent capabilities in RF and imaging. Comparable in scale and Korean defense market positioning, though focused on imaging rather than antennas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace-antenna

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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