Lee Hyun-soo, head of overseas business at LIG D&A, right, and Oliver Dürr, CEO of Rheinmetall Air Defence, pose after signing a strategic partnership agreement at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris on Monday. Courtesy of LIG D&A
A leading Korean defense company and one of Europe’s biggest military suppliers are moving to deepen ties as demand for air defense systems accelerates across the continent.
LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) said it has entered a strategic partnership with Rheinmetall Air Defence to pursue advanced air defense opportunities in Europe and among NATO members, including discussions on establishing a joint venture in Europe.
The agreement was signed Sunday at the Eurosatory international defense exhibition in Paris.
The companies said they are exploring ways to provide integrated air defense solutions tailored to growing European demand for multilayered protection against a wide range of aerial threats.
