Honeywell has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korea’s LIG Nex1 to explore future collaboration on solutions for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market, including Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs), Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs), and selected space, electromagnetic defence, and cybersecurity applications.
The non-exclusive MOU outlines a framework for potential cooperation, combining Honeywell’s capabilities in resilient navigation, drone management systems, and advanced communications with LIG Nex1’s expertise in precision electronic systems across unmanned air, surface, and marine platforms.
The companies will assess market needs, identify potential customers, and evaluate how commercial unmanned technologies could be adapted for defence applications, subject to further evaluation and required approvals.
“This framework allows us to explore how our defence systems experience can align with Honeywell’s unmanned and navigation technologies to address evolving requirements for autonomous platforms,”
said Jongsung Park, President, Corporate Strategy & Investment, LIG Nex1.
“Honeywell’s work with LIG Nex1 reflects a disciplined approach to advancing aviation and defence technologies. We are evaluating how proven commercial unmanned capabilities can be responsibly adapted for next-generation defence and autonomous systems,”
said Sathesh Ramiah, Vice President, Defense & Space, Asia Pacific, Honeywell Aerospace.
LIG Nex1 is a leading developer of precision electronic systems in South Korea, working with major aircraft and defence OEMs. The framework also considers potential export opportunities through LIG Nex1’s customer base, subject to further assessment and regulatory review.
Source: Honeywell