Samyang Comtech

Samyang Comtech was founded on 22 December 1962 under the name Oriental Industry ({{Korean |hangul=오리엔탈공업 |rr=Oliental Gongeop}}) and In 1973, the company was designated as a defense contractor by the government.

In 1990, the R&D Laboratory was established for the development of new products, and in May 1997, the first domestic bulletproof helmet and bulletproof vest were developed for the South Korean military.

In June 1998, it began producing Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP), the first domestic composite armor for main battle tanks developed for the K1A1.

In 2002 and 2003, it succeeded in developing the world's lightest bulletproof helmet weighing 1,115 grams.{{cite web|url=http://cafe.daum.net/military/1OB/21889|title=신형 방탄헬멧 국방부 참고자료|publisher=작은군사학|date=28 August 2004|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601015017/http://cafe.daum.net/military/1OB/21889|archivedate=1 June 2017|accessdate=1 June 2017|author=}}

In September 2006, the company name was changed from Oriental Industry to Samyang Comtech (Samyang Composite Technology).

In June 2008, it was developed the special armor plate for the K2 Black Panther.{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/rnd-2/?ckattempt=1|title=Accomplishments|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20230221074231/http://samyangct.com/eng/rnd-2/?ckattempt=1|archivedate=21 February 2023|accessdate=21 February 2023|author=}}{{cite web|url=https://www.saramin.co.kr/zf_user/company-info/view?csn=RzFPWjJrMW91ODNMNFFNNjd4VmZ0UT09|title=기업소개|publisher=Saramin|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221072930/https://www.saramin.co.kr/zf_user/company-info/view?csn=RzFPWjJrMW91ODNMNFFNNjd4VmZ0UT09|archivedate=21 February 2023|accessdate=21 February 2023|author=}}

In December 2008, it was designated as a co-developer of a project responsible for transferring KSAP-based armor package technology to develop Turkish Altay MBT.

In 2011, it was developed armor kit for the light tactical vehicle (LTV) and an add-on armor for the wheeled armored vehicle (WAV).

In 2018, it was developed add-on armor for the 30 mm wheeled anti-aircraft guns, command post wheeled armored vehicle, and K239 Chunmoo export versions.

In 2019, it was developed steel ball filing for new 81 mm mortar.

Samyang Comtech supplies various ballistic protection solutions for the ROK Armed Forces, such as armors for military vehicles, aircraft parts,{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-2/?ckattempt=1|title=Aircraft Parts|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20230221084202/http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-2/?ckattempt=1|archivedate=21 February 2023|accessdate=21 February 2023|author=}} composite material parts,{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-3/?ckattempt=1|title=Composite Components|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20230221090154/http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-3/?ckattempt=1|archivedate=21 February 2023|accessdate=21 February 2023|author=}} and ceramic bulletproof plates.{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-4/?ckattempt=1|title=Ceramic Tiles|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20230221090621/http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-4/?ckattempt=1|archivedate=21 February 2023|accessdate=21 February 2023|author=}}{{cite web|url=http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-1/?ckattempt=1|title=Ballistic Protection|publisher=Samyang Comtech|date=|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20230221081034/http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-1/?ckattempt=1|archivedate=21 February 2023|accessdate=21 February 2023|author=}}

• Armor for main battle tank (MBT)
• Armor for infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)
• Add-on armor for KAAV
• Ceramic armor for K21 IFV
• Bulletproof panel for K151 Raycolt light tactical vehicle (LTV)
• Armor for K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)
• Armor for K808/806 White Tiger wheeled armoured vehicle (WAV)
• Armor for K30W Sky Tiger 30 mm anti-aircraft gun vehicle (AAGV)
• Armor kit for KAAK
• Armored case for Commander's Panoramic Sight (CPS)

• SAV-I (Special Armor Vest) Fragments body armor for army{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Fragments_Body_Armor_for_Army--2027974_2028047.html|title=Fragments Body Armor for Army|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506053748/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Fragments_Body_Armor_for_Army--2027974_2028047.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAV-II Bulletproof body armor for army{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Army--2027974_2028087.html|title=Bulletproof Body Armor for Army|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506084513/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Army--2027974_2028087.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAV-III Bulletproof body armor for special force{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Special--2027974_2028124.html|title=Bulletproof Body Armor for Special Force|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506083524/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Special--2027974_2028124.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAV-IV Bulletproof body armor for riot police{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Riot--2027974_2028182.html|title=Bulletproof Body Armor for Riot Police|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506083005/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Riot--2027974_2028182.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAV-V Bulletproof body armor for police{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Police--2027974_2028263.html|title=Bulletproof Body Armor for Police|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506093356/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Bulletproof_Body_Armor_for_Police--2027974_2028263.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAV-VI Floating body armor for navy{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Floating_Body_Armor_for_Navy--2027974_2029094.html|title=Floating Body Armor for Navy|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506092224/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Floating_Body_Armor_for_Navy--2027974_2029094.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAV-VII Concealable body armor for civilian and VIP{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Concealable_Body_Armor_for_Civilian--2027974_2029106.html|title=Concealable Body Armor for Civilian & VIP|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506091653/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Concealable_Body_Armor_for_Civilian--2027974_2029106.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• Anti-stab vest{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Anti_Stab_Vest--2027974_2029202.html|title=Anti-Stab Vest|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506081118/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Anti_Stab_Vest--2027974_2029202.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SBH-I (Special Ballistic Helmet) Nylon helmet{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Nylon_Helmet--2027974_2027975.html|title=Nylon Helmet|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506084930/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Nylon_Helmet--2027974_2027975.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SBH-II Aramid (Kevlar, Twaron) helmet{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Aramid_Kevlar_Twaron_Helmet--2027974_2027986.html|title=Aramid(Kevlar, Twaron) Helmet|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506065520/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Aramid_Kevlar_Twaron_Helmet--2027974_2027986.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SBH-III Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) helmet{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Ultra_High_Molecular_Weight_Polyethylene--2027974_2027999.html|title=Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Helmet|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506082215/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Ultra_High_Molecular_Weight_Polyethylene--2027974_2027999.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAP-I (Special Armor Plate) UHMW PE (Dyneema, Spectra) armor plate{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/UHMW_PE_Dyneema_Spectra_Armor--2027974_2029229.html|title=UHMW PE(Dyneema,Spectra) Armor Plate|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506091015/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/UHMW_PE_Dyneema_Spectra_Armor--2027974_2029229.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAP-II Hybrid armor plate{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Hybrid_Armor_PLATE1--2027974_2029255.html|title=Hybrid Armor PLATE1|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506090548/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Hybrid_Armor_PLATE1--2027974_2029255.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}
• SAP-III Hybrid armor plate{{cite web|url=https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Hybrid_Armor_PLATE2--2027974_2029289.html|title=Hybrid Armor PLATE2|publisher=EC21|date=|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506085915/https://richlim.en.ec21.com/Hybrid_Armor_PLATE2--2027974_2029289.html|archivedate=6 May 2023|accessdate=6 May 2023|author=}}

• Protection panel for naval vessel

• Soundproof panel assembly
• Protection panel assembly
• Gunner seat and troop seat
• Protection panel for FCS
• Exhaust stack for helicopter
• Fuel tank for fixed-wing aircraft
• Fuel tank for helicopter

• Protection cover for POD radome
• IFF system
• Pole and spreader for mobile camouflage net system (MCNS)
• Fuel tank for MBT
• Protection cover for K-SAM Pegasus
• Steel ball filing
• Protection cover for electro-optical targeting system (EOTS)
• Detonator part
• Fuse part for K414 fragmentation grenade
• Fuse assembly for KM201A smoke grenade
• Antenna reflector panel

• Oxide ceramic (Aluminium oxide, Aluminium oxide-Silicon dioxide) plates for body armor and vehicle armor
• Non oxide ceramic (Silicon carbide) plates for main battle tank and armored vehicle

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