Northrop Grumman : and Hanwha Sign MOA to Collaborate on Advanced Reactive Strike Capability

Published: 2026-04-21 16:52:30 ET NOC

Published on 04/21/2026 at 04:52 pm EDT

(l. to r.) Kevin Schoonover, executive vice president - missiles, Hanwha Defense USA, Michael Coulter, chief executive officer, Hanwha Defense USA, Frank Morley, vice president, international business development, Northrop Grumman and Ron Boxall, vice president government programs, Northrop Grumman signed the MOA at Sea-Air-Space 2026. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - April 21, 2026 - (PHOTO RELEASE) Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to begin the initial phase of collaboration for the development of a first stage solid rocket booster for Northrop Grumman's Advanced Reactive Strike (AReS) capability. AReS is a deployable, surface launched, extended-range weapon system that provides stand-off strike capability in high contested and denied environments.

Frank Morley, vice president, international business development, Northrop Grumman: "In today's environment of rapidly evolving air and sea threats, advancing weapon systems that ensure dominance for the U.S. and its allies is critical. This MOA with Hanwha reinforces Northrop Grumman's commitment to collaborating with the Korean industrial base to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that outpace emerging threats."

Michael Coulter, chief executive officer, Hanwha Defense USA: "As the battlefield evolves and our adversaries develop advanced capabilities, a strong industrial base is critical to helping the U.S. and its allies deter modern threats. We look forward to continuing our collaboration on AReS in partnership with Northrop Grumman, and leveraging Hanwha's global industrial scale and advanced manufacturing in this critical effort."

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