Hanwha Aerospace agrees to co-develop battlefield management system with Estonian firms

▲ This photo provided by Hanwha Aerospace Co. shows officials from the Korean company, Nortal and SensusQ posing for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for co-development of a battlefield management system (BMS) on the sidelines of the ongoing Polish defense fair MSPO 2025 in Kielce, Poland, on Sept. 3, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Hanwha Aerospace agrees to co-develop battlefield management system with Estonian firms

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Defense giant Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Thursday it has signed an agreement with two Estonian companies to jointly develop a battlefield management system (BMS) for its infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) platforms.

Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed Wednesday (local time) with Estonia's Nortal and SensusQ on the sidelines of the ongoing Polish defense fair MSPO 2025 in Kielce, Poland, Hanwha Aerospace's Redback IFV platform will serve as the base platform for the new BMS, according to the company.

Nortal will contribute its expertise in digital transformation and complex systems integration, while SensusQ will provide technological and operational support.

A BMS integrates battlefield data to enhance command and control, serving as a key tool for modern military operations.

Hanwha Aerospace said the agreement could help pave the way for its entry into Estonia's IFV market.

"This MOU is about building a genuine security partnership," said Kim Dong-hyun, head of land system business group at Hanwha Aerospace. "By collaborating with esteemed Estonian companies, we are committed to contributing to the growth of the local and European defense industry."

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