Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Technologies to Deepen C-UAS, Space and Advanced Weapons Collaboration

Michael Deavers, Regional Executive, Europe, Northrop Grumman and István Sárhegyi, CEO, 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Ltd., sign a MOU to explore collaboration in areas of C-UAS, space and advanced weapons technologies alongside Szabolcs Takács, Hungarian Ambassador to the U.S., and Gellért Jászai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and Chairman of 4iG. (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)

DULLES, Va. - Dec. 16, 2025 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and 4iG Space and DefenceTechnologies Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen transatlantic cooperation by exploring collaboration in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), space and advanced weapons technologies. This collaboration intends to highlight their combined industry expertise to strengthen U.S. technological leadership and Europe's sovereign defense industrial base and enhance NATO's capabilities through rapid innovation.

Steve O'Bryan, corporate vice president and global business development officer, Northrop Grumman: "This collaboration with 4iG Space and DefenceTechnologies reinforces our commitment to expanding space and defense capabilities through trusted transatlantic partnerships. Our combined expertise will deliver the speed, precision and resilience needed for today's and tomorrow's security challenges."

Dr. István Sárhegyi, CEO, 4iG S&D: "Defense industry relations between the United States and Hungary play a key role within the NATO alliance. The collaboration with Northrop Grumman, one of America's leading defense companies, marks an important milestone in strengthening these ties. I am proud that this cooperation positions Hungary as a European partner and hub for selected technologies, contributing not only to the development of the Hungarian defense industry, but to Europe's defense capabilities as a whole."

With the most diversified portfolio of capabilities in missile defense, Northrop Grumman brings trusted, ready-now, next-gen technologies for end-to-end missile defeat. The company is a proven integrator who delivers this technology with speed, through advanced software development, new hardware design, material science and manufacturing at scale.