Airbus Defence and Space joins forces with Huneed Technologies 


Airbus Defence and Space is joining forces with Huneed Technologies Co. Ltd., Incheon/Republic of Korea, to provide the new Korean Utility Helicopter âSurionâ with advanced missile warning systems. The companies signed a cooperation agreement aiming at Huneed Technologies to produce core electronics components of Airbus Defence and Spaceâs MILDS, Missile Launch Detection System. Since 2007, Airbus Defence and Space had been awarded several contracts reaching a multi-million dollar figure by Koreaâs Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Korea Aerospace Industries to develop and manufacture the missile warning system of the military helicopter âSurionâ based on its proven MILDS system. âAirbus Defence and Space follows a dedicated globalization and partnership strategy in a wider perspectiveâ, said Thomas Müller, head of the Electronics Business Line of Airbus Defence and Space. âWe are convinced that a close cooperation with local industries creates additional value for our customers.â www.airbusdefenceandspace.com