MORAI Aligns Strategic Roadmap to Meet Growing Demand in Defense and Dual-Use Markets

Seoul/Munich, 28th August 2025 – MORAI, a simulation technology leader for autonomous systems, today announced a refined strategic roadmap to strengthen its position in defense and dual-use markets across Korea and Europe. This strategic expansion reflects the growing global demand for high-fidelity, mission-critical simulation technology and is backed by ongoing investor confidence in MORAI’s long-term vision.

Already recognized as one of Korea’s Top 100 Defense Innovation Companies in 2024, MORAI has successfully deployed its simulation platform in multiple national R&D initiatives, including virtual testing environments for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and aerial systems (UAMs). These engagements also include the development of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) simulation system for the Korean government, integrating hybrid real–virtual test environments with terrain-aware scenario generation and scalable sensor-based testing capabilities. MORAI’s expertise in the defense sector is reflected in a customer base that includes Hanwha Aerospace, LIG Nex1, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), and the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), among others.

Defense as a Core Strategic Industry Pillar

Originally developed for automotive-grade safety validation, MORAI’s simulation platform has evolved into a highly configurable, high-fidelity system tailored to meet the traceability, reproducibility, and integration needs of military and government stakeholders.

Key defense-grade use cases include

• Simulation of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)

• Creation of high-fidelity digital twin environments for autonomous system validation under extreme terrain and weather conditions

• Mission-relevant scenario generation for AI-based systems

• Support for MIL/SIL/HIL integration across multi-domain simulation

“We already have the platform maturity and technical depth required to serve defense-grade use cases,” said Jiwon Jung, co-founder and CSO of MORAI. “What we’re doing now is doubling down our efforts, making defense and dual-use applications a central element of our roadmap and responding to growing demands across Korea, Europe, and beyond.”

With a local subsidiary in Germany, MORAI has been actively scaling its presence across EMEA – supporting early-stage technology integration, collaborative research programs, and pre-deployment simulation programs in cooperation with industry partners.

Investor Support for Strengthened Focus

To support this focused expansion, MORAI secured additional strategic funding in July 2025, with continued backing from Atinum Investment, Korea Investment Partners, and Hyundai ZER01NE.

“MORAI’s ability to adapt its proven simulation platform for both civilian and defense applications positions it as a key enabler in the rapidly evolving autonomy landscape,” said lead investor Atinum Investment. “We are confident that their focus and technical capabilities will drive significant impact in the years ahead.”

“Through technical excellence and sustained investment in advanced R&D, MORAI has earned the trust of government and industry partners. With this momentum, the company is on a strong growth trajectory and continues to push the boundaries of autonomous system development,” added Korea Investment Partners.

Hyundai ZER01NE further stated: “MORAI has developed a simulation platform that delivers the reliability and traceability required for complex autonomous systems. With its growing international presence, the company is set to become a foundation for the safe and scalable deployment of autonomy worldwide.”

The strategic funding round will support the continued enhancement of defense-specific simulation capabilities, the expansion of partner integration programs in both commercial and defense sectors, and the scaling of engineering and delivery capacity to support MORAI’s growing customer base in Korea, EMEA and beyond.

Dual-Use Strategy: Advancing Innovation Across Automotive and Defense

While defense is now a core strategic pillar, MORAI remains committed to its origins in the automotive sector. The company continues to support leading OEMs and research institutions, particularly in scenario-based development and validation of higher-level automated vehicles.

MORAI collaborates with regulatory bodies and mobility partners in Korea and Europe to help shape credibility assessment frameworks, which are a cornerstone for enabling virtual homologation.

The link between defense and automotive simulation is clear: both domains require high-fidelity, repeatable, and traceable virtual environments to ensure system safety and speed of deployment. The dual-use approach reflects a broader industry shift, where simulation is increasingly essential to developing safer civilian mobility and enabling faster, safety-assured adoption of defense autonomy.

As simulation becomes a central tool in regulated and security-relevant development programs, MORAI is executing with precision: enhancing platform capabilities, expanding regional operations, and delivering validated simulation technology to meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and trust in real-world autonomy.