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207 Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Overview
- Summary
- LIG Nex1 is a leading South Korean comprehensive defense contractor established in 1976 under the banner of self-reliant national defense. The company specializes in the development and mass production of various advanced weapon systems, including precision-guided munitions, surveillance and reconnaissance, command and control, communications, avionics, and electronic warfare. It possesses capabilities in developing and producing a wide range of advanced precision electronic systems such as missiles, underwater weapon systems, radars, electronic warfare, avionics, tactical communication systems, fire control systems, naval combat systems, and electro-optics. Furthermore, it is a pioneer in next-generation technologies, including unmanned surface vessels with AI-based autonomous navigation, within the unmanned systems and future warfare domains.LIG Nex1 is a leading South Korean comprehensive defense contractor established in 1976 under the banner of self-reliant national defense. The company specializes in the development and mass production of various advanced weapon systems, including precision-guided munitions, surveillance and reconnaissance, command and control, communications, avionics, and electronic warfare. It possesses capabilities in developing and producing a wide range of advanced precision electronic systems such as missiles, underwater weapon systems, radars, electronic warfare, avionics, tactical communication systems, fire control systems, naval combat systems, and electro-optics. Furthermore, it is a pioneer in next-generation technologies, including unmanned surface vessels with AI-based autonomous navigation, within the unmanned systems and future warfare domains.
- Key Products/Technologies
- **Precision Guided Munitions** are a core area, with the development and mass production of the 'Cheongung-II (M-SAM II)' medium-range surface-to-air missile system, a multi-layered defense system capable of simultaneously responding to ballistic missile and aircraft attacks. This system has demonstrated 100% interception success rates in test firings, quality certification, and local Middle Eastern firings, proving its performance. The company also develops and supplies various guided weapon systems, including the 'Haegung (K-SAAM)' ship-to-air missile, critical for naval air defense, 'Bigung' guided rockets, and 'KP-SAM Shin-Gung' portable surface-to-air missiles. Efforts are also focused on developing next-generation aerial weapon systems such as long-range air-to-ground and short-range air-to-air guided missiles.**Precision Guided Munitions** are a core area, with the development and mass production of the 'Cheongung-II (M-SAM II)' medium-range surface-to-air missile system, a multi-layered defense system capable of simultaneously responding to ballistic missile and aircraft attacks. This system has demonstrated 100% interception success rates in test firings, quality certification, and local Middle Eastern firings, proving its performance. The company also develops and supplies various guided weapon systems, including the 'Haegung (K-SAAM)' ship-to-air missile, critical for naval air defense, 'Bigung' guided rockets, and 'KP-SAM Shin-Gung' portable surface-to-air missiles. Efforts are also focused on developing next-generation aerial weapon systems such as long-range air-to-ground and short-range air-to-air guided missiles.
- **Surveillance and Reconnaissance** capabilities include strong radar technologies, encompassing multi-target tracking technology (KR1020150071001) and electromagnetic interference cancellation algorithms. The company possesses expertise in the development and integration of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systems, offering enhanced detection ranges and multi-mode operational capabilities. The development of electro-optical systems is also a significant technological domain.**Surveillance and Reconnaissance** capabilities include strong radar technologies, encompassing multi-target tracking technology (KR1020150071001) and electromagnetic interference cancellation algorithms. The company possesses expertise in the development and integration of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systems, offering enhanced detection ranges and multi-mode operational capabilities. The development of electro-optical systems is also a significant technological domain.
- **Command, Control, and Communications (C4I)** encompasses various systems, including tactical communication systems, fire control systems, and naval combat systems. The company has a track record in developing and supplying communication equipment, such as the PRC-999K frequency-hopping radio exported to Indonesia.**Command, Control, and Communications (C4I)** encompasses various systems, including tactical communication systems, fire control systems, and naval combat systems. The company has a track record in developing and supplying communication equipment, such as the PRC-999K frequency-hopping radio exported to Indonesia.
- **Avionics and Electronic Warfare** involves high-performance electronic devices for airspace control and electronic warfare technologies for detecting, jamming, and deceiving enemy radars. The company is actively developing cutting-edge electronic warfare solutions like integrated anti-drone jammers.**Avionics and Electronic Warfare** involves high-performance electronic devices for airspace control and electronic warfare technologies for detecting, jamming, and deceiving enemy radars. The company is actively developing cutting-edge electronic warfare solutions like integrated anti-drone jammers.
- **Unmanned Systems and Future Warfare** is highlighted by the development of the 'Haegom' series of unmanned surface vessels (Haegom-3, Haegom-X), featuring AI-based autonomous navigation technology. The Haegom-X boasts a stealth design, multi-function radar (MFR) integration, and a modular, open architecture for diverse mission capabilities. The company focuses on securing future technologies linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber warfare, playing a leading role in developing core technologies for manned-unmanned teaming systems.**Unmanned Systems and Future Warfare** is highlighted by the development of the 'Haegom' series of unmanned surface vessels (Haegom-3, Haegom-X), featuring AI-based autonomous navigation technology. The Haegom-X boasts a stealth design, multi-function radar (MFR) integration, and a modular, open architecture for diverse mission capabilities. The company focuses on securing future technologies linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber warfare, playing a leading role in developing core technologies for manned-unmanned teaming systems.
- Core Advantages
- **A comprehensive technology portfolio as an integrated defense contractor** includes R&D and production capabilities across all domains—land, sea, and air—for advanced weapon systems such as precision-guided munitions, surveillance and reconnaissance, C4I, avionics, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems. This integrated capability forms the basis for providing optimized solutions for various battlefield environments.**A comprehensive technology portfolio as an integrated defense contractor** includes R&D and production capabilities across all domains—land, sea, and air—for advanced weapon systems such as precision-guided munitions, surveillance and reconnaissance, C4I, avionics, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems. This integrated capability forms the basis for providing optimized solutions for various battlefield environments.
- **World-class product performance and reliability** are demonstrated by the 100% interception success rate of the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile and its 96% success rate in real-world engagements in the Middle East. This is a key factor in securing a competitive edge in the global defense market.**World-class product performance and reliability** are demonstrated by the 100% interception success rate of the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile and its 96% success rate in real-world engagements in the Middle East. This is a key factor in securing a competitive edge in the global defense market.
- **Superior cost competitiveness and swift delivery capabilities** are evident as the Cheongung-II missile is offered at approximately one-third the price of competing products, coupled with rapid delivery, leading to high customer satisfaction among international clients. These strengths are particularly emphasized amidst rapidly changing international geopolitical landscapes.**Superior cost competitiveness and swift delivery capabilities** are evident as the Cheongung-II missile is offered at approximately one-third the price of competing products, coupled with rapid delivery, leading to high customer satisfaction among international clients. These strengths are particularly emphasized amidst rapidly changing international geopolitical landscapes.
- **An aggressive global market expansion strategy and successful export track record** are confirmed by large-scale contract successes in the Middle Eastern market, including with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. The company aims to expand its customer base to 30 countries and achieve 10 trillion KRW in annual sales by 2030 through proactive overseas business initiatives.**An aggressive global market expansion strategy and successful export track record** are confirmed by large-scale contract successes in the Middle Eastern market, including with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. The company aims to expand its customer base to 30 countries and achieve 10 trillion KRW in annual sales by 2030 through proactive overseas business initiatives.
- **Continuous R&D investment for future technology leadership** is realized through integration with Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as unmanned systems, drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber warfare. The development of innovative unmanned platforms like the 'Haegom' series of unmanned surface vessels represents a proactive response to evolving future battlefield environments.**Continuous R&D investment for future technology leadership** is realized through integration with Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as unmanned systems, drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber warfare. The development of innovative unmanned platforms like the 'Haegom' series of unmanned surface vessels represents a proactive response to evolving future battlefield environments.
- **A robust network of domestic and international collaborations** involves close cooperation with Korean institutions such as the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Agency for Defense Development, and Defense Agency for Technology and Quality for technology development. Furthermore, partnerships with international entities like KBR, KIEES, Honeywell, and Skydio enhance technological capabilities and expand global market entry opportunities.**A robust network of domestic and international collaborations** involves close cooperation with Korean institutions such as the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Agency for Defense Development, and Defense Agency for Technology and Quality for technology development. Furthermore, partnerships with international entities like KBR, KIEES, Honeywell, and Skydio enhance technological capabilities and expand global market entry opportunities.
- Target Industrie
- Defense and Security IndustryDefense and Security Industry
- Aerospace IndustryAerospace Industry
- Major Markets
- North Africa, Across AfricaNorth Africa, Across Africa
- Indonesia, Malaysia, Across AsiaIndonesia, Malaysia, Across Asia
- Eastern Europe, Across EuropeEastern Europe, Across Europe
- United States (unmanned weapon systems market)United States (unmanned weapon systems market)
- ColombiaColombia
- Certifications/Patents
- **Patents** include a total of 2,315 registered patents, with 2,318 registered patents and 465 patent applications as of March 2025, securing intellectual property rights. The company holds 87 patents in radar technology and 112 patents in guided weapon technology, with multi-target tracking technology (KR1020150071001) and infrared imaging guidance technology (KR1020180032211) being representative examples. The company actively researches and files patents in various advanced defense technology fields, including missiles, electronics, radar, aerospace, tactical communications, and cyber warfare.**Patents** include a total of 2,315 registered patents, with 2,318 registered patents and 465 patent applications as of March 2025, securing intellectual property rights. The company holds 87 patents in radar technology and 112 patents in guided weapon technology, with multi-target tracking technology (KR1020150071001) and infrared imaging guidance technology (KR1020180032211) being representative examples. The company actively researches and files patents in various advanced defense technology fields, including missiles, electronics, radar, aerospace, tactical communications, and cyber warfare.
- **Certifications** include maintaining KOLAS accreditation in calibration (since 2002) and testing (since 2011), recognizing its reliability and quality evaluation capabilities. The company has obtained international standard 'ISO 14001' for environmental management systems and 'ISO 45001' for occupational health and safety management systems, reinforcing its ESG management. It holds numerous quality-related certifications such as Defense Quality Management System (KDS 0050-9000), Quality Management System (ISO 9001), and Aerospace Quality Management System (AS 9100). As the first domestic defense company to achieve Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMM) Level 3 certification for software processes, it demonstrates excellence in software development capabilities.**Certifications** include maintaining KOLAS accreditation in calibration (since 2002) and testing (since 2011), recognizing its reliability and quality evaluation capabilities. The company has obtained international standard 'ISO 14001' for environmental management systems and 'ISO 45001' for occupational health and safety management systems, reinforcing its ESG management. It holds numerous quality-related certifications such as Defense Quality Management System (KDS 0050-9000), Quality Management System (ISO 9001), and Aerospace Quality Management System (AS 9100). As the first domestic defense company to achieve Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMM) Level 3 certification for software processes, it demonstrates excellence in software development capabilities.
- **Awards** include recognition as an excellent English disclosure corporation in the KOSPI market by the Korea Exchange in 2025. In 2022, it received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award for its Haegom-3 unmanned surface vessel project. The company was awarded a Gold Award by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration in 2022 for its leading role in the domestic development of the M-SAM system. From the Korea ESG Standards Institute, it achieved a 'Comprehensive A Grade' in the 2022 ESG evaluation for three consecutive years, acknowledging its sustainable management capabilities.**Awards** include recognition as an excellent English disclosure corporation in the KOSPI market by the Korea Exchange in 2025. In 2022, it received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award for its Haegom-3 unmanned surface vessel project. The company was awarded a Gold Award by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration in 2022 for its leading role in the domestic development of the M-SAM system. From the Korea ESG Standards Institute, it achieved a 'Comprehensive A Grade' in the 2022 ESG evaluation for three consecutive years, acknowledging its sustainable management capabilities.
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207 Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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