{"id":4388,"date":"2026-07-23T09:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/4388\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:15:10","slug":"babcock-and-lig-da-team-up-on-ah-140-frigate-missiles-and-unmanned-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/4388\/","title":{"rendered":"Babcock and LIG D&A team up on AH-140 frigate, missiles and unmanned systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

Babcock and South Korean defense company LIG Defence & Aerospace (LIG D&A) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at expanding collaboration across naval and defense programmes, including frigate design, weapons systems, maintenance support and unmanned technologies.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Babcock <\/p>\n

The agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding signed between the two companies in November 2024 and establishes a framework to identify opportunities for joint development and delivery of defence solutions for customers in international markets.<\/p>\n

Under the partnership, Babcock and LIG D&A will explore the integration of LIG D&A capabilities into Babcock\u2019s global supply chain, as well as the development of an AH-140 frigate concept incorporating LIG equipment.<\/p>\n

The companies will also examine cooperation in areas including launch systems, precision-guided munitions, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), through-life support, robotics, autonomy and unmanned systems.<\/p>\n

Babcock said the partnership combines its experience in engineering, support and mission-critical operations with LIG D&A\u2019s technology and manufacturing capabilities to address evolving defence and security requirements.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, the companies offer a credible and compelling proposition for partnership, combining complementary capabilities, deep engineering expertise and global reach to pursue opportunities in key international markets,\u201d said Nick Hine, Chief Growth Officer at Babcock.<\/p>\n

LIG D&A President of the Global Business Group, Hans Lee, said the agreement would support efforts to strengthen competitiveness in global markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to expand our partnership to provide differentiated, integrated defence solutions to customers worldwide,\u201d Lee said.<\/p>\n

Babcock has maintained a presence in South Korea through Babcock Korea, including an assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Busan supporting the Republic of Korea Navy program.<\/p>\n

The company has supplied its weapon handling and launch system (WHLS) for South Korea\u2019s KSS-III submarine programme and has established several strategic partnerships with Korean defense companies.<\/p>\n

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