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 provide its Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).
The ALMDS technology will be integrated into the Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program, with the development phase expected to conclude by 2027.
The system is designed for rapid, day or nighttime detection, classification, and geo-location of floating and near-surface moored mines.
This partnership is anticipated to significantly enhance the Republic of Korea Navy's mine detection capabilities.

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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.

The system is capable of day or nighttime operations and provides accurate geo-location of detected mines, according to Northrop Grumman.

“The mission of ALMDS is to detect, classify, and localize floating and near-surface moored mines rapidly,” said Chang-heon Han, executive vice president for KAI’s rotary wing division.
“KAI is convinced that the ALMDS integration will make a significant improvement to the Republic of Korea’s Navy mine detection capabilities.”