Hanwha Aerospace is partnering with major U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman to jointly develop a new long-range missile system. The move is aimed at entering the U.S. defense market, the largest in the world.

Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 22nd that on the 21st (local time), at the “Sea-Air-Space 2026” exhibition held in National Harbor, Maryland, it signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Northrop Grumman to cooperate on 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 under development by Northrop Grumman. It is a reactive system that conducts precise counterattacks immediately before or upon receiving an enemy strike, and is regarded as a core future technology in modern warfare. The weapon requires a high degree of propulsion power for rapid maneuvering and launch.

Under the agreement, Hanwha Aerospace will participate from the early stages of development of the AReS first-stage rocket motor. The jointly developed new system is targeted for demonstration next year. A Hanwha Aerospace representative stated, “Through this cooperation, we will further enhance our technological and manufacturing capabilities for entering the U.S. defense market.” A Northrop Grumman representative added, “In an environment where air and maritime threats are rapidly evolving, it is important to develop weapon systems that ensure the superiority of the United States and its allies.”

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