Hanwha Aerospace said it will work with Northrop Grumman to jointly develop a new long-range missile system.
The company said April 22 that it signed a memorandum of agreement with Northrop Grumman on April 21 (local time) at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland, to cooperate on developing the first-stage solid-fuel rocket motor for the AReS (Advanced Reactive Strike) missile system.
AReS is a ground-launched long-range missile weapon system that Northrop Grumman is developing. The system is known to require advanced propulsion to enable rapid movement and quick launch.
Under the agreement, Hanwha Aerospace will take part from the early stage of developing AReS’ first-stage rocket motor. The company said it plans to use its global production capacity and advanced manufacturing technology to speed development and mass production. The jointly developed system is aimed for a demonstration in 2027.
A Hanwha Aerospace official said, “In the rapidly changing nature of modern warfare, a strong defense industrial base is key for the United States and its allies to secure deterrence,” adding that the partnership will further strengthen the company’s technology and manufacturing capabilities for entering the U.S. defense market.
A Northrop Grumman official said developing weapon systems that ensure an advantage for the United States and its allies is important as air and maritime threats evolve quickly, and said the company will work with Hanwha Aerospace to offer “innovative and cost-effective solutions.”
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