Hanwha Aero, Jointly Develops Missiles with Prestigious U.S. Defense Firm Northrop Grumman

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Hanwha Aerospace has partnered with the U.S. defense leader Northrop Grumman to jointly develop a new long-range missile system.

On the 21st, at the 'Sea-Air-Space 2026' exhibition held in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., Hanwha Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Northrop Grumman for the development of the first-stage solid-fuel propulsion system for the AReS (Advanced Reactive Strike) missile system.

AReS is a ground-launched long-range missile weapon system currently under development by Northrop Grumman. It is known to require advanced propulsion capabilities to enable rapid maneuvering and swift launch. The jointly developed new system aims to conduct demonstrations by mid-2027.

A Northrop Grumman representative stated, "In an environment where air and maritime threats are rapidly evolving, developing weapon systems that ensure the superiority of the United States and its allies is crucial."

A Hanwha Aerospace representative, speaking via telephone to this newspaper, said, "Through this collaboration, we will further enhance our technological and manufacturing capabilities to enter the U.S. defense market."

Meanwhile, Northrop Grumman, along with Lockheed Martin and Boeing, is one of the three leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. It adopted its current structure in 1994 after Northrop acquired Grumman. It is also well known as a pioneer in stealth technology.

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