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Hanwha Systems and Northrop Grumman Sign Pact for Integrated Air Defense

The pact pairs Northrop Grumman’s battle command system with South Korean command centers to accelerate next-generation air defense development.

Park Sung-kyun (L), vice president and business director of the defense electronics division at Hanwha Systems Co., and Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of command and control and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman Corp., shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in this undated file photo provided by the U.S. company. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • On June 23, Hanwha Systems formalized an MOU with Northrop Grumman to jointly advance integrated air defense systems.
  • The partnership will integrate Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System with Hanwha’s Korea Air and Missile Defense Operations Center capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman’s IBCS is currently deployed by the U.S. Army and is under evaluation for expansion in Europe and other regions.
  • Partners aim to develop next-generation air defense solutions and bolster Hanwha’s standing in the global defense market.
  • The agreement will explore new defense business opportunities in South Korea as part of Hanwha’s transformation into a leading global defense company.