Northrop Grumman Corporation and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen transatlantic cooperation by exploring collaboration in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), space and advanced weapons technologies.
“This collaboration intends to highlight their combined industry expertise to strengthen U.S. technological leadership and Europe’s sovereign defence industrial base and enhance NATO’s capabilities through rapid innovation,” said the companies in a press release.
Steve O’Bryan, corporate vice president and global business development officer, Northrop Grumman: “This collaboration with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies reinforces our commitment to expanding space and defense capabilities through trusted transatlantic partnerships. Our combined expertise will deliver the speed, precision and resilience needed for today’s and tomorrow’s security challenges.”
Dr. István Sárhegyi, CEO, 4iG S&D: “Defense industry relations between the United States and Hungary play a key role within the NATO alliance. The collaboration with Northrop Grumman, one of America’s leading defense companies, marks an important milestone in strengthening these ties. I am proud that this cooperation positions Hungary as a European partner and hub for selected technologies, contributing not only to the development of the Hungarian defense industry, but to Europe’s defense capabilities as a whole.”
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(Image: Michael Deavers, Regional Executive, Europe, Northrop Grumman and István Sárhegyi, CEO, 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Ltd., sign a MOU to explore collaboration in areas of C-UAS, space and advanced weapons technologies alongside Szabolcs Takács, Hungarian Ambassador to the U.S., and Gellért Jászai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and Chairman of 4iG. Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)
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