Northrop Grumman Contracted for South Korea Mine Detection Helicopter

Under the agreement, the company's Airborne Laser Mine Detection System will be integrated into the design of the Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 10:27 AM ET

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Northrop Grumman’s self-contained design allows ALMDS to be installed on several aircraft types. [Credit: U.S. Navy]

Key Takeaways:

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the Republic of Korea to supply its Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).
The ALMDS technology will be integrated into the Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program through a partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
This system is designed for rapid, day or night detection, classification, and geo-location of floating and near-surface moored mines, significantly enhancing the Republic of Korea's Navy mine detection capabilities, with the program's engineering phase expected to complete by 2027.

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Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the Republic of Korea to provide mine detection technology for use in the development of the Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program, the company said Monday.

Through the partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), Northrop Grumman will supply its Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) for the engineering, manufacturing, and design phase for the aircraft, which is expected to be completed in 2027.