SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense company LIG Defense \& Aerospace (D\&A) Co. said Tuesday it will team up with European aerospace giant Airbus to jointly develop next-generation unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

LIG D\&A and Airbus Helicopters signed a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain to jointly develop next-generation UAS technologies, the Korean company said.

Under the agreement, the two companies will integrate LIG D\&A's advanced sensors and weapon systems into Airbus' latest UAS platforms to develop multi-role aerial solutions with enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

They also plan to explore ways to improve mission endurance and operational efficiency by applying artificial intelligence across unmanned aircraft systems and their ground control stations.

LIG Defense \& Aerospace (D\&A) CEO Shin Ik-hyun (L) and Airbus Helicopters CEO Matthieu Louvot pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow held in Britain, in this photo provided by LIG D\&A on July 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

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