SEOUL, June 23 (AJP) - South Korean defense company Hanwha Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman of the United States to jointly develop technologies for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems, Hanwha said Monday.
The agreement aims to combine Northrop Grumman’s globally deployed Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with Hanwha’s expertise in command-and-control systems. The two firms plan to cooperate on both domestic and international defense programs, seeking to address the growing complexity of modern aerial threats.
The partnership comes as global demand for air defense solutions surges, fueled by the rising use of ballistic missiles, drones and long-range artillery in conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East.
Northrop Grumman’s IBCS integrates sensors and weapons systems across air, land and sea domains, enabling real-time information sharing and coordinated responses to airborne threats. The system is currently being deployed in the United States and Europe.
Hanwha Systems brings to the table its experience in developing South Korea’s key command infrastructure. The company is also a major provider of multifunction radar technologies for layered defense.
Park Sung-kyun, who leads the Defense Electronics Division at Hanwha Systems, said the company is embracing bold changes as it seeks to evolve into a global defense leader. “We will continue to actively develop cutting-edge weapons systems driven by innovative technology,” he said.
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