
US Navy Explores South Korean Bigung for Drone Defense
The U.S. Navy is evaluating South Korea’s Poniard system, known locally as Bigung, as a potential solution to counter drone swarm threats. LIG Nex 1, a prominent South Korean defense contractor, is in discussions with the U.S. government to finalize an export deal for the Bigung 70mm laser-guided anti-ship rocket system. This collaboration could mark the first integration of a South Korean weaponry system into the U.S. Navy’s arsenal, driven by the need for cost-effective defenses against agile threats following




