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Korea Herald
23-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Hanwha teams up with Northrop Grumman for next-gen air defense
Hanwha Systems has partnered with Northrop Grumman, a US-headquartered aerospace and defense technology powerhouse, to join forces in developing next-generation integrated air and missile defense, or IAMD, systems, the Korean company said Monday. According to a memorandum of understanding, the two sides will discuss core technologies related to integrated air defense command and control and explore new business opportunities in Korea and overseas. 'Hanwha is undergoing a bold transformation to become a leading global defense company,' said Park Sung-kyun, vice president and business director of the defense electronics division at Hanwha Systems. 'Our partnership (with Northrop Grumman) reflects our ambition to lead the development of next-generation weapons systems and strengthen our position in the global market.' Northrop Grumman is the developer of the integrated battle command system, or IBCS, a cutting-edge command and control system designed to integrate various sensors and interceptors across the air, land and sea. The IBCS, which is currently used by the US Army, has been undergoing evaluation for expansion into Europe and other areas as it enables seamless data sharing and optimized threat engagement across diverse weapon systems. Hanwha Systems and Northrop Grumman plan to bring together their respective strengths in radar and battle management technologies for more advanced and resilient air defense solutions. 'This MOU with Hanwha demonstrates our strong desire to collaborate with Korean industry in exploring opportunities to provide innovative and cost-effective air and missile defense solutions that enhance Korean homeland defense,' said Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of command and control and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman.
Korea Herald
23-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Hanwha Systems signs MOU with Northrop Grumman for collaboration on air defense systems
Hanwha Systems Co., a defense solutions unit under South Korea's Hanwha Group, said Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with US defense giant Northrop Grumman Corp. to jointly advance integrated air defense systems. The agreement focuses on enhancing technological collaboration in air defense command and control systems and exploring new business opportunities in Korea, according to Hanwha Systems. Northrop Grumman is the developer of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System, regarded as one of the most advanced air defense command and control platforms in the world. IBCS integrates radar and interceptor systems across land, sea and air to build a dense and flexible air defense network, enabling coordinated responses to a range of threats. It is currently being deployed by the US Army and evaluated for expansion in Europe and other regions. Hanwha Systems emphasized that the partnership will combine Northrop Grumman's expertise in air defense technologies with its own advanced command and control capabilities, such as the Korea Air and Missile Defense Operations Center, for more advanced air defense solutions. The partnership will also play a pivotal role in helping Hanwha Systems develop next-generation air defense solutions, further bolstering its capabilities in the global defense market, the company added. "Hanwha is undergoing a bold transformation to become a leading global defense company," said Park Sung-kyun, vice president and business director of the defense electronics division at Hanwha Systems. "Our partnership reflects our ambition to lead the development of next-generation weapon systems and strengthen our position in the global market."(Yonhap)
The Sun
08-05-2025
- The Sun
N. Sembilan KPDN disposes of items seized under Op Tiris
SEREMBAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) of Negeri Sembilan disposed of various seized items through Op Tiris, involving diesel worth RM291,562 at the Exhibit Storage Complex here today. Its director, Muhammad Zahir Mazlan, said the disposal of items that were confiscated last year, related to three investigation papers under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. The items included 45 translucent Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCS), five hose pump machines, a Skid Tank with a 15,000-litre capacity and two mobile phones. 'The Negeri Sembilan KPDN also disposed of seized diesel worth RM15,527. All investigation papers were resolved through compound actions against the individuals involved, amounting to a total of RM13,000,' he said in a statement today. He urged those with any information regarding the misappropriation of controlled and subsidised goods to contact the KPDN through its official channels, including WhatsApp at 019-848 8000 and the KPDN's Ez ADU mobile application.
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First Post
05-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
US sending Patriot air defence system based in Israel to Ukraine amid truce offer row with Russia
In the coming months, Ukraine is expected to get two more Patriot air defence systems at a time when Russia has stepped up aerial bombardment read more A general view of surface-to-air missile launchers of the Patriot (Wisla) system newly added into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland, December 18, 2024. (Photo: Reuters) As Russia has stepped up attacks, Ukraine is about to get two more Patriot air defence systems in the coming months. The United States is sending one Patriot air defence system currently deployed in Israel to Ukraine and Germany or Greece are arranging one system from amongst themselves, according to The New York Times. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been asking more air defence systems, particularly the US-made Patriots, for several months. US President Donald Trump had berated him last month for such requests, saying that he was 'always looking to purchase missiles'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ukraine currently has eight Patriot systems and six of them are currently operational, as per The Times. Patriot is a surface-to-air (SAM) missile system that is used for defence against aircraft, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. It comprises radar, guiding system, and missiles. The radar can detect incoming threats as far as 150 kilometres away and launch guided missiles accordingly to neutralise them. Patriot transfer approved by Biden: Report A former White House official told The Times that the transfer of Patriot system from Israel to Ukraine was approved by former President Joe Biden. The Patriot system is currently being refurbished in Israel and would be transferred to Ukraine by the end of the summer, according to the newspaper. Even as Trump has been dismissive of Ukrainian requirements, the Department of Defense told the newspaper that 'it continues to provide equipment to Ukraine from previously authorised' packages. Of the eight Patriot systems with Ukraine at the moment, only six are functional and two are in the process of being refurbished, as per the newspaper. The news of the transfer comes at a time when Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks as Trump has increasingly supported Russia. While Trump had always been critical of the support for Ukraine and friendly with Russia, he has aligned the United States completely with Russia in his second term. He has entered into negotiations with Russia for a reset in bilateral relationships and has floated peace plans that contain some of the biggest Russian demands. However, Russia has still rejected all three ceasefire proposals and one comprehensive plan floated by Trump. Yet it is Ukraine that Trump has bashed repeatedly instead of Russia or its leader. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Northrop Grumman opens new state-of-the-art integration center in Madison
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — Northrop Grumman's new 175,000 square foot facility aims at supporting the Army's enhanced modernization plan for air and missile defense. The new Enhanced Production and Integration Center builds upon Northrop Grumman's ability to scale production and manufacture critical capabilities at speed, expanding the capacity for high-rate production programs. The new facility is stationed in Madison. Trump sued over 'Liberation Day' tariffs Harvard rejects Trump demands for funding Venezuelan man tackled in a New Hampshire courthouse, sent by ICE to Texas Hartselle man charged by authorities during ongoing fentanyl investigation Stephen Miller contradicts DOJ court docs on man mistakenly deported This specific facility will manage component integration for the Integrated Battle Command System. With this expansion, Northrop Grumman said production capacities will expand. EPIC spans more than 129,500 square feet of flexible production space and totals 175,500 square feet of covered production space. The facility also has 35,000 square feet of office space and is able to accommodate several hundred employees. 'Our investment in American manufacturing with this new facility enables us to continue supporting critical modernization efforts, such as producing capabilities like IBCS at scale and speed. With this investment, we're doubling our integration space and significantly enhancing our storage and classified testing capabilities, ensuring America leads the world in military strength,' Northrop Grumman vice president and general manager, command and control & weapons integration Kenn Todorov said. The new facility doubles the size of the previous center and aims to integrate technological and digital advancements. It also grows the company's fully digital approach to streamlining the design and build process. Northrop Grumman said the investment into this project was $20 million. 'The facility will ensure delivery of cutting-edge solutions and meet fielding quantities and objectives for both domestic and Foreign Military Sales production,' the company said. IBCS is a revolutionary command and control system that unifies current and future systems regardless of source, service or domain. Through its network-enabled, modular, open and scalable architecture, IBCS fuses sensor data for a single actionable picture of the full battlespace. This ready-now capability gives warfighters more time to make decisions on how best to defeat threats and is a foundational element for enabling joint and coalition, multi-domain operations. IBCS is in production, currently fielded in Poland, and planned for fielding in Combatant Commands in Europe and the Indo-Pacific to include Guam as part of the U.S. Army program of record for integrated air and missile defense modernization. Northrop Grumman You can read more about the new facility on Northrop Grumman's website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
