Press Release
Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Defence to cooperate on next-generation defence systems
The parties explore cooperation opportunities in advanced weapons, counter-UAS solutions and space technologies
- 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Zrt. (4iG SDT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northrop Grumman Corporation.
- The cooperation with one of the world’s top five defence manufacturers aims to explore opportunities for joint projects and industrial collaboration in the fields of counter-UAS solutions, advanced weapons technologies and space solutions.
- The MoU provides a framework for the parties to undertake a coordinated assessment of their respective business, technological and manufacturing capabilities and discuss opportunities for collaboration. These discussions could potentially include the topic of localisation of manufacturing and industrial activities in Hungary, with potential access to European defence markets.
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defence company, specialising in research, development, manufacturing, integration
and sustainment of the world’s most advanced armaments, aircraft, missile defence systems and space systems. The global company
is at the forefront of precision-guided weapons technologies, including the development of advanced guidance, control and
fuse solutions that enhance the accuracy, reliability and mission effectiveness of modern smart munitions.
“Advanced weapons technologies of Northrop Grumman – including GPS-enabled guidance solutions for smart munitions and highly
manoeuvrable, high-accuracy projectiles – represent some of the most advanced capabilities in modern warfare. These systems
not only enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of precision firepower, but also have the potential to open new industrial
and technological opportunities. The cooperation currently under preparation can create an opportunity to strengthen Hungary’s
role in the field of precision fire support and intelligent weapon systems, while enabling the Hungarian defence industry
to contribute to the future development of these advanced technologies,” said István Sárhegyi, CEO of 4iG SDT.
One of the objectives of 4iG Space and Defence is to strengthen Hungary’s role in the development of next-generation, NATO-compatible
defence capabilities. The Memorandum of Understanding provides a framework to explore the way 4iG Space and Defence capabilities
and Northrop Grumman expertise can contribute of future NATO-compatible defence systems development. The parties believe that
Hungary can increase the added value within the modern defence technology ecosystem through the industrial preparation of
technologies and localisation of manufacturing activities with integration into European defence markets.
16 December 2025
4iG SDT
4iG Space and Defence Technologies Zrt. (4iG SDT) is the space and defence industry subsidiary of 4iG Group, developing innovative
dual-use technologies for the space, defence and security sectors. The company operates across five business areas: Space,
Aero, Land Systems, Weapons & Ammunition, and Cyber and Defence Digitalization. Its space business covers the design, manufacturing
and operation of satellite systems. In the defence domain, 4iG SDT develops uncrewed aerial vehicles and counter-UAS systems,
land platforms, weapons and ammunition manufacturing solutions, as well as advanced cyber and digitalisation technologies.
Its systems contribute to the development of NATO-compatible capabilities and to strengthening regional security. www.4igsdt.hu
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers
with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world, and push the boundaries of human exploration across the
universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our employees define possible every day.
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Further information
Péter ELKÁN
Group Corporate Affairs and Communications Director
sajto@4ig.hu