LIG Nex1 and Sejong University Open 'Future Weapon Systems Research Center'

"Creating a Defense R&D Environment, Fostering Customized Talent"

LIG Nex1 (CEO Kim Ji-chan) and Sejong University (President Bae Deok-hyo) are establishing a foundation for researching future weapon systems and launching a talent development project.

On the 22nd, the two institutions held an opening ceremony for the "Future Weapon Systems Research Center" at Sejong University's Gwanggaeto Hall. Key representatives from both sides attended the ceremony, including LIG Chairman Koo Bon-sang, Sejong University President Bae Deok-hyo, LIG Nex1 CEO Kim Ji-chan, and Sejong University Vice President Hong Woo-young.

Koo Bon-sang, Chairman of LIG (second from the left), Kim Ji-chan, CEO of LIG Nex1 (first from the left), Bae Deok-hyo, President of Sejong University (third from the left), and Hong Woo-young, Vice President of Sejong University (fourth from the left), are posing for a commemorative photo in front of the signboard after the opening ceremony of the 'Future Weapon Systems Research Center' held on the 22nd at Gwanggaeto Hall, Sejong University.

The "Future Weapon Systems Research Center" was established to study concepts of future weapon systems, including ▲ aerospace (defense/space) ▲ guided weapons (target detection and tracking) ▲ surveillance and reconnaissance (RADAR, SONAR) ▲ unmanned systems (unmanned helicopters, drones, unmanned submarines/surface vessels) ▲ cyber warfare ▲ manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) ▲ integrated architecture.

Sejong University provided space within the campus, and LIG Nex1 built the research environment. Starting with a joint marine research project this year, the two sides plan to establish an R&D collaboration relationship, significantly contributing to deriving defense cooperation projects and exchanging research personnel, thereby generating plans and ideas to meet future defense technology demands.

Previously, in June last year, LIG Nex1 signed a comprehensive MOU with Sejong University for "training space professionals." In November, to support students in the Department of Defense Systems Engineering, an "LIG Nex1 Lecture Room" was established on the first floor of Gwanggaeto Hall.

Kim Ji-chan, CEO of LIG Nex1, stated, "To lead the advancement of future defense technologies, planning and research & development are crucial. Through the establishment of the Future Weapon Systems Research Center, we will contribute to enhancing national competitiveness by creating an R&D environment in the defense industry and nurturing customized talent."

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