LIG Nex1 partners with gov't agency to strengthen defense communication system

A promotional image of LIG Nex1 and Defense Rapid Acquisition Technology Research Institute's next-generation Mobile Ad-hoc NETworking system / Courtesy of LIG Nex1 By Jhoo Dong-chan LIG Nex1 has entered into a contract with a government agency to introduce a next-generation defense communication system. According to the private aerospace and defense firm on Thursday, it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Defense Rapid Acquisition Technology Research Institute (DRATRI) to introduce the Mobile Ad-hoc NETworking (MANET) system. DRATRI is a specialized research and development (R&D) institute established as part of Korea’s Defense Innovation 4.

0 initiative. The private-public joint venture is worth 15.3 billion won ($10.



4 million) and will continue until 2027. “The MANET system is a defense communication technology for combat situations where there is no network infrastructure,” LIG Nex1 said in a press release. “The system provides various battlefront information such as the on-field movement of combatants, vehicles and unmanned assets like drones via a terminal unit.

” Under the deal, LIG Nex1 will develop three different types of terminal units: a terminal unit for surveillance drone assets, a portable communication terminal unit for combatants and a vehicle-attachable terminal unit. DRATRI said the government defense R&D agency aims to complete the development of the MANET system for the nation’s combat brigades and smaller troops by 2027. The system is expected to be delivered to the nation’s military forces after six months of extensive testing.

“A next-generation communication solution is a must for Korea’s military forces as the world has entered into an arms race for artificial intelligence-based hyper-connected assets,” LIG Nex1 said. “LIG Nex1 will continuously work closely with the government to contribute to strengthening military capabilities.”.