LIG D&A Targets Northern European Defense Market with K Maritime Unmanned Systems

[Financial News] LIG Defense & Aerospace is accelerating its push into the Northern European defense market with K maritime unmanned systems, including unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater mine-search systems. As demand grows for surveillance, reconnaissance, and protection of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, the company aims to expand export opportunities with maritime manned-unmanned integrated systems optimized for local operational environments.
According to the industry on the 26th, LIG Defense & Aerospace took part in DALO Industry Days 2026, the largest defense exhibition in Northern Europe, held in Herning, Denmark, from the 19th to the 20th local time.
At the exhibition, LIG D&A showcased the unmanned surface vessel Sea Sword, known as Haegeom, the harbor surveillance system HUSS, the autonomous underwater vehicle AUV, and the AT-1K Raybolt anti-tank guided weapon. By putting its portfolio of surface and underwater unmanned systems front and center, the company explored its prospects for entering the Northern European maritime defense market.
During the event, the head of the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation visited the booth and reviewed key exhibits and technologies. DALO is the agency responsible for weapon system procurement and logistics for the Danish military. The visit was seen as significant, given Denmark's interest in strengthening its maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and unmanned systems capabilities.
In Northern Europe, demand is rising for protection of critical infrastructure such as subsea communication cables, energy facilities, and ports. Wide and complex waters must be monitored continuously, but there are limits in cost, manpower, and safety to deploying crewed assets at all times. That is why unmanned systems capable of long-duration operations and preemptive deployment into hazardous waters are drawing attention as an alternative.
Unmanned surface vessels can be used for a range of missions, including surveillance, reconnaissance, target identification, mine countermeasures, and port security. AUVs can move autonomously underwater to search for mines or suspicious objects, helping reduce risks to personnel. Operating a harbor surveillance system together with them can integrate information collected above and below the water and shorten response times.
LIG D&A plans to propose a maritime manned-unmanned integrated system that links surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control, and communications technologies with unmanned surface vessels and AUVs. Its strategy is to boost competitiveness by offering integrated solutions tailored to each country's waters and mission requirements, rather than selling individual pieces of equipment.
In particular, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea require consideration of sea conditions, weather changes, and civilian shipping traffic. Key factors that will determine future business success include compatibility with local communication systems, stable operation in extreme cold, and the ability to control multiple unmanned systems simultaneously.
A LIG D&A official said, "Northern Europe is a market where demand for maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and unmanned systems is expanding rapidly," adding, "Based on our advanced maritime unmanned systems technologies, including unmanned surface vessels, we will open a new sea route for the K-defense industry across the North Sea and the Baltic Sea."


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