Science1 hOctober 29, 2026, 19:16

LIG D&A named preferred bidder for KF-21 missile development

South Korea's Agency for Defense Development picked LIG D&A as preferred bidder for 5 of 12 subprojects in the long-range air-to-air missile for the KF-21 fighter. Development through 2033 is estimated at 753.3 billion won ($565 million), with the full program reaching about 1.9 trillion won. The final contract hinges on DAPA's two-year bidding ban on LIG D&A, which a court has temporarily suspended.

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LIG D&A named preferred bidder for KF-21 missile development

LIG D&A leads 5 of 12 subprojects, including seeker and inertial navigation
Hanwha Aerospace gets 3 tasks, Hanwha Systems — 2
Development through 2033 costs 753.3 billion won; full program 1.9 trillion won
DAPA's two-year bidding ban is suspended by court pending lawsuit

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