LIG D&A to Showcase Korean Air Defense Network in Romania

Participation in BSDA 2026
Showcasing Unmanned Systems and Anti-Drone Capabilities

LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) is participating in BSDA 2026 (Black Sea Defense & Aerospace), the largest defense exhibition in Eastern Europe, to expand its presence in the European market. The company aims to leverage its achievements in the Romanian Chiron project to further expand integrated air defense network projects within NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and EU (European Union) markets.

LIG D&A exhibition booth set up at the Romania Defense Exhibition BSDA 2026. LIG Defense & Aerospace

LIG D&A announced that it will participate in BSDA 2026, held in Bucharest, Romania, from May 13 to May 15 (local time).

At this exhibition, LIG D&A plans to focus on showcasing its Korean-style integrated air defense network and precision strike capabilities, thereby accelerating its marketing activities targeting the European market.

In particular, its collaborative achievements with Romania are drawing attention. LIG D&A explained that the portable surface-to-air missile "Chiron" project, which was signed with Romania in November 2023, will be successfully completed this month. This is regarded as the first entry of a Korean air defense system into the NATO market.

At the exhibition, LIG D&A plans to hold a ceremony marking the completion of the project and discuss further cooperation, including additional procurement of Chiron systems and the establishment of a multi-layered defense system.

During the exhibition, the company will present a full range of air defense systems, including Chiron, Haegung (K-SAAM), Cheongung (M-SAM-II), L-SAM, as well as the 2.75-inch guided rocket "Bihoong," the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)-II, mobile integrated anti-drone systems, and anti-tank guided weapons.

LIG D&A will also unveil its maritime unmanned capabilities. The company plans to highlight its ability to respond to future naval battlefields by introducing unmanned surface vessels such as Haegum-2 and Haegum-5, as well as autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles (AUVs).

LIG D&A is also accelerating the expansion of its local presence in Europe. Based on its German office, which opened in September last year, the company is expanding its cooperation network within Europe. It is also considering establishing a local office in Romania as it seeks to expand business in the country. The company expects that, if established, the Romanian office will serve as a regional hub for targeting the Eastern European market.

An LIG D&A representative stated, "We will grow as a key partner contributing to NATO defense based on advanced technologies spanning land, sea, space, and cyber," adding, "We will continue to raise the profile of K-defense across Europe by building on the trust established with Romania."

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