Chiron, a portable anti-air missile (MANPADS), is designed to provide point defense to key ground forces and military assets form air attacks. It is one of the newest MANPADS, deployed for the Korean Army since 2005 when it was developed by Agency for Defense Development and LIG Nex1. LIG Nex1 has also developed Chrion missile.

Development of the Chiron man-portable surface-to-air missiles air defense system started in 1995. The system requirements included the ability to firing against targets such as combat aircraft, helicopter, UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle), and cruise missiles.
Trials during the research and development phase were carried out using both fixed and rotary wing targets.The programme was originally aimed at developing a new man-portable SAM for the protection of troops in the foreword area.

Video Chiron portable anti-aircraft missile system MANPADS