LIG D&A, Doosan Enerbility team up to develop missile, aircraft engines

LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) and Doosan Enerbility have entered into a partnership to jointly develop engines for guided missiles and aircraft, combining their respective areas of expertise. The agreement was signed on Monday at Doosan Tower in the Bundang area of Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.

LIG D&A, which was formerly known as LIG Nex1, is Korea's leading manufacturer of guided weapons, which are missiles and other munitions capable of being steered towards a target after launch. The company underwent a name change in March to reflect its expansion into the aerospace industry. In contrast, Doosan Enerbility is primarily known for its production of power plant equipment, but it is now developing next-generation aircraft propulsion technology based on its extensive experience with gas turbines used in electricity generation.

Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to leverage LIG D&A's strong track record in missile development alongside Doosan Enerbility's innovative turbine technology. By pooling their resources and knowledge, LIG D&A and Doosan Enerbility hope to advance the capabilities of guided missile and aircraft engines, positioning themselves at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.