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South Korea Eyes Defense Satellites with Canada Deal
27 Jan
Summary
- Hanwha Systems partners with MDA Space for defense satellites.
- The collaboration explores using MDA's Aurora satellite platform.
- This aims to advance South Korea's defense space capabilities.
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Systems has announced a significant agreement with Canadian firm MDA Space to explore collaboration on a defense satellite constellation for the Asian nation. This partnership is set to evaluate MDA's software-defined Aurora platform.
This move aligns with a broader governmental interest in next-generation satellite communications, following a letter of intent between Canada and South Korea for cooperation. Hanwha Systems is also engaged with Telesat on its sovereign satellite connectivity program, potentially developing terminals compatible with both defense networks and Telesat's Lightspeed LEO broadband network.
Hanwha Systems views this memorandum of understanding with MDA Space as a crucial first step in enhancing South Korea's defense space capabilities. The company aims to leverage advanced satellite solutions to address future operational needs within the global defense sector.
