Northrop Grumman Corporation and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen transatlantic cooperation by exploring collaboration in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), space, and advanced weapons technologies. This collaboration intends to highlight their combined industry expertise to strengthen U.S. technological leadership and Europe’s sovereign defense industrial base while enhancing NATO’s capabilities through rapid innovation.
Executive Perspectives
Steve O’Bryan, corporate vice president and global business development officer at Northrop Grumman, stated: “This collaboration with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies reinforces our commitment to expanding space and defense capabilities through trusted transatlantic partnerships. Our combined expertise will deliver the speed, precision, and resilience needed for today’s and tomorrow’s security challenges.”
Dr. István Sárhegyi, CEO of 4iG S&D, said: “Defense industry relations between the United States and Hungary play a key role within the NATO alliance. The collaboration with Northrop Grumman, one of America’s leading defense companies, marks an important milestone in strengthening these ties. I am proud that this cooperation positions Hungary as a European partner and hub for selected technologies, contributing not only to the development of the Hungarian defense industry but to Europe’s defense capabilities as a whole.”
Northrop Grumman’s Role
With one of the most diversified portfolios of capabilities in missile defense, Northrop Grumman brings trusted, ready-now, next-generation technologies for end-to-end missile defeat. The company is a proven integrator that delivers this technology with speed through advanced software development, new hardware design, material science, and manufacturing at scale.
