Huneed Achieves Localization of Missile Warning System

Missile Warning System (MILDS) being localized by Hunid

[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu] Defense company Hunid Technologies has succeeded in domestic production of the Missile Warning System (MILDS). Earlier this month, it plans to successfully deliver the initial MILDS units to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).

On the 29th, Hunid announced that it will begin full-scale delivery of the domestically produced Missile Warning System (MILDS), developed through offset trade with the German global avionics company Hensoldt. Offset trade refers to a form of trade in international arms transactions where the selling country provides counter-benefits such as technology transfer or parts orders to the purchasing country.

Hunid established a dedicated production line in 2016 to domestically produce the Missile Warning Receiver, a component of MILDS. Production of the initial units began just five months later. Hunid is currently conducting the 'KUH Batch#3' project with Hensoldt, performing everything from PCB-level component production to final testing domestically.

Through this project, Hunid plans to supply MILDS equipment worth 3.7 billion KRW (2.8 million euros) by 2022. The MILDS equipment, installed on the Korean utility helicopter 'Surion' and the amphibious assault helicopter 'Marinon,' detects missile exhaust heat launched by enemy forces and alerts the pilot, enabling the aircraft to evade and respond, making it a representative survival system.

CEO Shin Jong-seok stated, "The strong cooperative relationship with Hensoldt has become a reliable pillar of South Korea's defense," adding, "Hunid, as a specialized avionics company, will continue to expand partnerships with global avionics companies in the future."

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