Ghost Robotics acquisition by LIG Nex1 completed with 60% stake purchase; valued at $400 million

Ghost Robotics and South Korean defense technology company LIG Nex1 announced on July 29, 2024, that LIG Nex1 had completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in Ghost Robotics. LIG Nex1 acquired a 60% stake in Ghost Robotics for $240 million, valuing the company at $400 million.

The acquisition signals a closer link between capital and technology in the commercialization of quadruped robots and their deployment in defense applications. Combining Ghost Robotics’ technology with LIG Nex1’s experience in the defense industry could influence future robot development.

The completed acquisition represents a significant partnership between the defense industry and the quadruped robot sector. Ghost Robotics has deployed Q-UGVs such as the Vision 60 for defense, EOD and disaster-response applications. In December 2025, it announced a manipulator arm, expanding the robot’s capabilities. The acquisition is expected to help Ghost Robotics accelerate its business expansion by leveraging LIG Nex1’s defense technology and manufacturing capabilities. In our previous coverage of Ghost Robotics’ announcement of the manipulator arm, we noted its expected use in defense, EOD and disaster-response applications. The acquisition further advances that strategy. Combining its robots with LIG Nex1’s defense technology could open the way for Ghost Robotics to deploy them in more advanced defense applications. The deal could have broader implications for the industry. As partnerships between defense companies and robotics firms grow, adoption of quadruped robots for military applications could accelerate. Using LIG Nex1’s manufacturing capabilities could also help Ghost Robotics scale production. Questions that remain include the post-acquisition product roadmap and how LIG Nex1’s technology will be integrated into Ghost Robotics’ robots. Although the acquisition is complete, the companies have not yet announced specific results of their collaboration.

LIG Nex1 acquired a 60% stake in Ghost Robotics for $240 million, valuing the company at $400 million. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Ghost Robotics develops quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs). Its robots are designed to traverse rough terrain and are offered to government and corporate customers. LIG Nex1, based in South Korea, is a defense technology company specializing in advanced weapon systems, electronics and communications solutions.