Northrop Grumman Corporation and Huneed Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the Seoul ADEX International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition.

• The MOU establishes a framework to explore opportunities to enhance the Republic of Korea's national defense through closer industry collaboration.
• In 2023, Northrop Grumman was awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) solutions and technical support for the Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program's engineering, manufacturing and design phase.
• The agreement creates a pathway to expand future collaboration, focusing on enhancing the Republic of Korea's sovereign defense through workforce development, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to improve long-term readiness.

Experts:

Kwan Lee, country executive for the Republic of Korea, Northrop Grumman: "Partnerships like this are essential for rapidly advancing defense capabilities. Working with Huneed strengthens the Republic of Korea's ability to develop sovereign defense systems and respond to evolving threats."

BK Kim, chief overseas officer, Huneed Technologies: "This partnership with Northrop Grumman underscores Huneed's unique role in the Republic of Korea's defense industry – working hand-in-hand with global leaders to bring next-generation capabilities to the Republic of Korea. By advancing technologies such as Additive Manufacturing, Huneed is committed to shaping the future of aerospace defense and strengthening the Republic of Korea's position in the global defense value chain."

Details:

As global supply chain challenges persist, advancements in design and manufacturing are enabling faster and more affordable delivery of complex systems. Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is revolutionizing production by building objects layer by layer. This process allows for the creation of previously impossible designs, unlocking new levels of flexibility, efficiency and creativity.

Northrop Grumman has been a leader in adopting this compelling design and build method. AM delivers agility, consolidation and savings on lead-times, costs and resources. This innovation has transformed production across several platforms, ranging from radio frequency sensors, engines, hypersonic weapons and aerospace structures.

Huneed Technologies is a leading Korean aerospace and defense company that has taken a distinctive path in the industry by forging long-standing partnerships with global primes. Building on decades of experience in mission-critical communications and aerospace systems, Huneed continues to expand its expertise into advanced manufacturing and emerging defense technologies. By championing innovations like Additive Manufacturing, Huneed not only enhances design flexibility and cost efficiency, but also positions itself to lead the next era of aerospace defense. With a focus on global collaboration and technological leadership, Huneed is driving a future where Korea plays a pivotal role in shaping resilient, high-performance defense solutions worldwide.