Huneed, Thales to cooperate on naval command and control systems

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Huneed, Thales to cooperate on naval command and control systems

Posted : 2023-06-10 08:17

Updated : 2023-06-11 16:12

From left, Thales Senior Vice President Guy Bonassi, poses with Huneed Technologies President Kim Wang-kyung, after signing a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on naval command and control systems businesses during the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX 2023) at BEXCO in Busan, Wednesday. Courtesy of Huneed Technologies

By Lee Hyo-sik

Huneed Technologies, a global aerospace and defense manufacturer, said Friday that the global it recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Thales, an international defense contractor, to cooperate on the development of advanced naval command and control systems.

Huneed plans to work with Thales to expand its development of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment and naval command systems. The signing took place during the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX 2023) at BEXCO in Busan, Wednesday, attended by Huneed President Kim Wang-kyung and Thales Senior Vice President Guy Bonassi.

"Huneed is currently participating in upgrading the Korean Navy's IFF Mode-4 to the more advanced Mode-5, which offers enhanced encryption and anti-jamming capabilities," a Huneed official said. "Through this partnership, we anticipate leveraging the advanced technologies of leading companies to bolster our national defense capabilities."

The company is also showcasing a variety of naval solutions at this year's MADEX. Among the highlights is their hyper-connected maritime network system, which is built on the core technology for their widely deployed high-capacity trunk radio system (HCTRS). It guarantees long-distance communication at speeds of up to 100Mbps and allows for high-capacity communication services throughout the exclusive economic zone.

Furthermore, Huneed's exhibit includes the IFF, Weapon Control System (WCS) and Li-Fi systems.

"Rather than confining ourselves to existing fields of business, we will continue to pursue our passion for maritime defense by developing future command and communication systems. We will focus on further innovating military-centered weapons systems," Kim said.

leehs@koreatimes.co.kr

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