LIG Nex1
079550.KSLIG넥스원
Leading South Korean manufacturer of precision-guided munitions, missiles, and electronic warfare systems. Producer of the Hyunmoo series of ballistic and cruise missiles and the L-SAM long-range air defense system.
Products & Systems
Cheongung-II (M-SAM)
Missile SystemCheongung-II
The Cheongung-II (Iron Hawk-II) is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by LIG Nex1. It provides area defense against aircraft, cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles at ranges up to 40km. Part of the Korea Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) layered defense architecture.
In service since 2024
Hyunmoo Series
Missile SystemHyunmoo-2/3/4/5
The Hyunmoo family of missiles is the backbone of South Korea's strategic strike capability, comprising short-range ballistic missiles (Hyunmoo-2), cruise missiles (Hyunmoo-3), and newer longer-range variants (Hyunmoo-4/5). Exact specifications are classified.
L-SAM
Missile SystemL-SAM
The L-SAM (Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile) is a Korean-developed long-range air and missile defense system designed to intercept ballistic missiles and aircraft at ranges up to 150km and altitudes up to 60km. Part of the Korea Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) system.
Export Contracts
| Contract | Buyer | Value | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIG Nex1 Electronic Warfare Aircraft System | South Korea | $1.1B | signed | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Saudi Arabia Cheongung-II Air Defense System | Saudi Arabia | $3.2B | signed | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Iraq Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System | Iraq | $2.8B | signed | Jun 1, 2024 |
| UAE Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System | United Arab Emirates | $3.5B | in delivery | Jan 1, 2022 |