During a ceremony at ADEX (Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) on 18 October, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huneed Technologies for the Korean company to produce a flat panel array for GA-ASI’s Lynx and Eagle-Eye Multi-mode Radar systems.
The Lynx radar is used on several models of GA-ASI’s line of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, including the MQ-9A Reaper and MQ-20 Avenger, while Eagle-Eye is featured on MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) and 25M models.
Huneed’s flat panel array technology will be incorporated into a new common radar antenna subsystem for GA-ASI’s radar products.
“Huneed is Korea's leading defense and aviation company with a long track record of establishing successful business relationships with a number of global OEMs in the aerospace industry," said Jaime Walters, vice president of International Strategic Development at GA-ASI.
"Huneed possesses advanced processes and production capabilities to join our global supply chain, and we appreciate Huneed’s long-term partnership.”
Huneed Technologies has been a long-time partner of GA-ASI. In 2022, Huneed was contracted to supply Circuit Card Assemblies for GA-ASI’s line of unmanned aircraft. Huneed signed its first MOU with GA-ASI in 2017, and in 2021 the MOU was renewed.
“Unmanned technology is crucial for global security, safeguarding pilots while improving battlefield monitoring," said Eugene Kim, Huneed’s Chairman.
"Partnering with GA-ASI showcases Huneed’s capabilities, and we are dedicated to demonstrating excellence in our contributions.”