Huneed Technologies delivers Korea's first Manet radio to army

Huneed Technologies delivered Korea’s first mobile ad hoc network radio to the Korean Army, enabling real-time network formation on battlefields for sharing videos and data.

Huneed Technologies’ localized Manet technology [HUNEED TECHNOLOGIES]

Huneed Technologies, a defense communication provider, delivered Korea’s first mobile ad hoc network (Manet) radio to the Korean Army, the company said Monday.

The Manet radio, increasingly adopted by advanced militaries, allows for real-time independent network formation and operation using advanced ad hoc technologies without reliance on a fixed infrastructure. This allows military forces to share high-quality videos and operational data on battlefields.

To tailor the technology to the domestic military, Huneed has partnered with the Britain-based Domo Tactical Communications to develop a Manet software with a wireless network algorithm optimized for domestic terrain and a cryptographic system approved by the Korean government.

“By successfully completing the delivery of Korea's first Manet radio, we have laid the foundation for a network that can be immediately utilized in a manned/unmanned combat system,” said Huneed Technologies Chairman Eugene Kim in a statement. “We will continue to concentrate our research and development efforts to establish ourselves as a leading company in battlefield information technology.”

Huneed Technologies specializes in aerospace and defense communication technologies. The company was founded in 1968 and was listed on the main Kospi bourse in 1991.

BY LEE JAE-LIM [lee.jaelim@joongang.co.kr]