TROY, MI, USA, Apr 16, 2025 — Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea Military Academy (KMA) to foster the next generation of defense artificial intelligence (AI) experts in South Korea. Under the agreement, Altair will provide the KMA with free access to its AI and simulation software within the Altair HyperWorks and Altair RapidMiner platforms for the next three years.
“We are proud to partner with the KMA to empower the next wave of innovation in defense through AI and simulation,” said Songsoo Moon, senior vice president, APAC, Altair. “This MoU marks the beginning of a broader academic-industry collaboration model that will foster technological advancements throughout the defense sector.”
“We expect this collaboration to energize defense research and education through the use of AI and simulation technologies,” said Major General Hyeonggi So, superintendent, KMA. “With Altair’s support, we will continue to drive the development of next-generation military technologies and cultivate future defense leaders.”
Altair’s AI-powered simulation technology allows for precise modeling of complex military scenarios that are often difficult or dangerous to replicate in real life. By virtually analyzing various scenarios quickly and accurately, this approach minimizes risk while improving decision-making and equipment development.
To learn more about Altair HyperWorks, visit https://altair.com/altair-hyperworks. To learn more about Altair RapidMiner, visit https://altair.com/altair-rapidminer.
About Altair
Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair is part of Siemens Digital Industries Software. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com or sw.siemens.com.
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