We are excited to announce that Nortal, together with SensusQ, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Aerospace, a leading global aerospace and defense company. This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing next-generation defense technologies.
Nortal will contribute its extensive experience in digital transformation, software development, and the integration of complex systems. Hanwha’s field-proven Redback IFV platform will serve as the foundation for a new, highly advanced system designed for integration with multiple platforms. SensusQ will contribute its unique domain and technological expertise, shaped by operational experience in Ukraine and NATO countries.
“This MOU is about building a genuine security partnership. By collaborating with esteemed Estonian companies, we are committed to contributing to the growth of the local and European defence industry," said Kim Dong-hyun, Head of the LS Business Division at Hanwha Aerospace.
Within their strategic collaboration framework, the companies are exploring initial partnership opportunities with Estonia and other Central and Eastern European countries to develop a pioneering BMS tailored to their operational and technological needs.
“Together, we are building the foundation for long-term, trusted international cooperation to meet the evolving challenges of modern warfare. This BMS can help defence forces achieve digital supremacy by preventing, countering, and responding to hybrid threats with faster response times and reduced operational costs, harnessing seamless integration and interoperability,” said Peeter Smitt, Business Area Director for Defence at Nortal.
“This partnership marks a significant milestone for Estonia’s defence industry. By combining Hanwha Aerospace’s advanced platform with the agility and innovation of Estonian software companies, we are shaping the next generation of Battlefield Management Systems tailored to the operational needs of modern armies. For SensusQ, it is both an honour and a responsibility to contribute our expertise in situational awareness and decision-support solutions,” added Villiko Nurmoja, Co-Founder of SensusQ.
BMS is an essential tool for military operations, providing integrated information acquisition and processing to enhance command and control. It provides near real-time flow of information to tactical commanders, allowing for the sharing of battalion-level combat information across the battlefield.
Through this partnership, Hanwha, Nortal, and SensusQ are pioneering a next-generation BMS that will combine real-time, multi-domain decision support, automated intelligence processing, and secure, coalition-ready interoperability. The system is being designed with a modular, non-monolithic architecture, enabling rapid capability integration, allied system compatibility, and long-term scalability to meet the operational demands of future high-tempo warfare. The Battlefield Management System will be applicable to Hanwha's Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) as well as to a wide range of other platforms.
