Defence Blog
LIG Nex1 has been selected to lead South Korea’s next-generation Cheongung-3 surface-to-air missile development project, edging out rival Hanwha in a competitive bid for what is being described as a cornerstone of the country’s future air defense strategy.
According to information confirmed by the defense industry on July 28, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) designated LIG Nex1 as the primary contractor for eight of nineteen key components tied to the Cheongung-3 program.
