UK propulsion specialist Rotron Aerospace has signed an MoU with South Korea’s LIG Nex1 to jointly develop a Medium UAV Common Platform, combining Rotron propulsion systems with LIG’s platform expertise to pursue integrated UAS solutions and future export programmes targeting international customers.
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The MoU pairs a specialised UK propulsion supplier with a major South Korean defence prime to develop an export‑focused Medium UAV Common Platform covering propulsion, platform integration and joint export programmes.
This follows a pattern of foreign–Korean co‑development and production deals, such as the effort to co‑develop and build a Gray Eagle STOL in South Korea, signalling deepening industrial ties.
The partnership contributes to a crowded global UAS export market — visible when multiple nations and firms showcased drones at the Dubai Airshow — and complements other Korea‑focused defence collaborations such as the Lockheed–KAI X2 work.
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Rotron Aerospace (UK) and South Korea’s LIG Nex1 sign MoU to develop next‑generation UAV propulsion • unmannedsystemstechnology.com
Rotron Aerospace & LIG Nex1 Sign MoU for Next-Gen UAV Propulsion & Platforms • defenseadvancement.com
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Rotron signs MoU with Korea's LIG Nex1 for UAS • APAC Defence Reporter