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The companies will look to work together to combine BAE Systems’ ultra-wide band Radio Frequency (RF) sensors and Hanwha Systems’ space domain expertise in next generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to create an advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability.
The ambition is to explore the creation of a system that will use a range of sensors to collect RF and SAR data, which will be analysed by machine learning using on-board edge processors to deliver derived insights and intelligence securely.
Rachael Hoyle, Space Director, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, said: “Bringing together our pedigree in space with Hanwha Systems’ expertise in SAR satellites represents an exciting opportunity to progress ISR capabilities from space for international markets. We’re looking forwards to building this relationship and advancing space technologies together.”
Sung-Chan Song, Head of the Space Division, Hanwha Systems, said: "Small SAR satellites are becoming increasingly recognised as invaluable resources for surveillance and reconnaissance. Hanwha Systems is proud to collaborate with BAE Systems as we look to further expand our presence in the global satellite market."
Sarah Jones MP, Industry Minister, UK Government, added: “The UK and South Korea are already world leaders in the space industry, and this new partnership is exactly what we both need to create jobs, advance cutting-edge technologies and expand into new international markets.
“Our modern Industrial Strategy will set out how we’ll boost the space sector further to reach new heights and unlock more investment and jobs in the industries of tomorrow, as part of this government’s Plan for Change.”
BAE Systems expects to launch its first low Earth orbit cluster of satellites in 2025. Known as Azalea™ the mission will boost domestic and international markets’ ability to understand the threats and hazards in, from and through space. To deliver this, it works collaboratively with a range of partners around the globe.
About BAE Systems
At BAE Systems (baesystems.com), we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 100,000 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
BAE Systems has been in Korea for decades and currently serves our government and Korean industrial customers across air, land and sea domains with capabilities such as electronic warfare, avionics, airborne radios, GPS and naval guns.
About BAE Systems’ space capabilities:
BAE Systems has decades of experience in space technologies, including telemetry tracking and command processors, waveforms, electronics, antennas and digital signal processing and analytics. It can also design, build and operate full satellites. Today, BAE Systems delivers complex solutions for defence and civil customers which can be used on Earth, near space and deep space.
About Hanwha Systems
Hanwha Systems (hanwhasystems.com) is the representative company of the Republic of Korea ranging with the world-class companies in various business areas based on avionics and space, security and safety, and information systems service.
Hanwha Systems is providing the core solutions for space business by utilizing its technologies secured in ISR, C5I, Naval systems areas. For space area, we are participating in military reconnaissance satellite programs of which the purpose is to build up military superiority by obtaining near-real time status information on the Korea peninsular and its surrounding areas. In addition, Hanwha Systems is a leading provider of diversified portfolio of satellite, payloads and components not only for earth observation satellite but also communication satellites.
Contact: Jenny Morris, External Communications Manager, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
M: +44(0)78 0171 7739 - E: jenny.morris[.]baesystems.com.
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