Washington: LIG Defense and Aerospace (DandA) Co., a South Korean precision-guided missiles and weapons manufacturer, announced that it has opened an overseas subsidiary in the United States. This move aims to enhance its foothold in the world's largest defense market.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the newly established LIG Defense U.S. Inc. will act as the company's base for strengthening American partnerships and promoting technology cooperation. The subsidiary's mission includes facilitating entry into the local defense industry and spearheading activities to enhance cooperation with the U.S. Navy.

The company has appointed Rich Brown, a retired vice admiral of the U.S. Navy, as a senior adviser. Brown's role will focus on supporting partnership building and business development with American entities. This initiative marks the launch of LIG DandA's first overseas subsidiary, following the opening of sales offices in Europe, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

LIG DandA's Chief Executive Officer, Shin Ick-hyun, expressed that establishing the subsidiary underscores the company's commitment to becoming a partner in the U.S. defense industry. He emphasized that the company aims to act as a bridge for defense cooperation between South Korea and the U.S.