Leonardo: in South Korea with  Hanwha  for avionics technologies

Seul - At a ceremony held during the 2017 edition of the Seoul ADEX exhibition, Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Systems, one of South Korea's leading aerospace systems manufacturers, to jointly provide avionics and mission systems for the Republic of Korea and other international customers. The agreement will initially see the two companies working together to develop and deliver targeting systems. Leonardo is contributing expertise and experience gained from fast-jet programmes such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen E, where the company provides avionics systems. As part of the teaming, Leonardo plans localise parts of sensor production with Hanwha Systems in South Korea and will help develop the company's capabilities in a number of areas of advanced technology.
Leonardo's expertise in electronics for combat jets is well established. In the field of IRST, the company provides its 'Skyward-G' system for the Saab Gripen-E jet and leads the EuroFIRST consortium to deliver the 'PIRATE' IRST sensor for the Eurofighter Typhoon. The latter has been tested extensively by the Air Forces of the United Kingdom and Italy and will be delivered for the Typhoon's newest customer Kuwait. For EO targeting pod technology, Leonardo will bring to bear its experience providing targeting lasers for a wide range of advanced aircraft systems. The agreement will expand Leonardo's already substantial activities in the Republic of Korea, which the company identifies as a strategic market.