LIG D&A establishes U.S. subsidiary to expand defense business, partnerships | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- LIG Defense & Aerospace (D&A) Co., a South Korean precision-guided missiles and weapons manufacturer, said Wednesday it has opened an overseas subsidiary in the United States to expand its presence in the world's largest defense market. It marks the launch of LIG D&A's first overseas subsidiary following the opening of sales offices in Europe, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Malaysia. "The establishment of the subsidiary reflects the company's commitment to becoming a true partner in the U.S. defense industry, said LIG D&A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shin Ick-hyun. "We will work to serve as a bridge for defense cooperation between South Korea and the U.S." The corporate logo of LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) odissy@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles LIG Nex1 rebranded as LIG D&A after shareholder approval LIG Nex1, Palantir partner for air defense, unmanned system solutions development Keywords #LIG Defense U.S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Viewed All Categories S. Korean actress IU Nobel chemistry laureate in Seoul prev LIG D&A establishes U.S. subsidiary to expand defense business, partnerships Next LIG D&A establishes U.S. subsidiary to expand defense business, partnerships

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SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- LIG Defense & Aerospace (D&A) Co., a South Korean precision-guided missiles and weapons manufacturer, said Wednesday it has opened an overseas subsidiary in the United States to expand its presence in the world's largest defense market.
According to the company, the newly established LIG Defense U.S. Inc. will serve as the company's base for strengthening American partnerships, promoting technology cooperation and entry into the local defense industry.
In particular, the subsidiary will lead a wide range of activities aimed at enhancing cooperation with the U.S. Navy.
The company has appointed Rich Brown, retired vice admiral of the U.S. Navy, as a senior adviser to support partnership building and business development.
It marks the launch of LIG D&A's first overseas subsidiary following the opening of sales offices in Europe, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Malaysia.
"The establishment of the subsidiary reflects the company's commitment to becoming a true partner in the U.S. defense industry, said LIG D&A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shin Ick-hyun. "We will work to serve as a bridge for defense cooperation between South Korea and the U.S."
The corporate logo of LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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- Inc. will serve as the company's base for strengthening American partnerships, promoting technology cooperation and entry into the local defense industry.
- In particular, the subsidiary will lead a wide range of activities aimed at enhancing cooperation with the U.S.
- It marks the launch of LIG D&A's first overseas subsidiary following the opening of sales offices in Europe, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Malaysia. "The establishment of the subsidiary reflects the company's commitment to becoming a true partner in the U.S. defense industry, said LIG D&A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shin Ick-hyun. "We will work to serve as a bridge for defense cooperation between South Korea and the U.S." The corporate logo of LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) odissy@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles LIG Nex1 rebranded as LIG D&A after shareholder approval LIG Nex1, Palantir partner for air defense, unmanned system solutions development Keywords #LIG Defense U.S.
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