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Egypt becomes first foreign country to adopt K9's naval variant from Hanwha Defense
SEOUL -- Egypt is the first foreign country to adopt a naval variant of South Korea's K9 self-propelled howitzer as an area denial weapon system that is used to prevent an adversary from occupying or traversing an area of land, sea or air. Along with technology transfer, Hanwha Defense will provide a variety of support programs including training and maintenance. It would be the first export of a naval K9 variant, proving the tracked artillery’s versatile operational cap
2022-02-03
Hanwha Systems shows confidence over superiority of radar installed in Cheongung missile interceptor
SEOUL -- Through a major defense contract with the United Arab Emirates, Hanwha Systems showed confidence over the performance superiority of its multifunction radar system installed in South Korea's Cheongung homemade medium-range guided interceptor capable of blocking both ballistic missiles and aircraft and vowed to push for exports to other countries in the Middle East and Southeast. Together with LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems is a key contractor in a deal worth $3.5 bil
2022-01-17
Performance of homemade anti-missile jamming system proven thru flight test
SEOUL -- The performance of South Korea's homemade anti-missile system has been proven in a flight test using a military helicopter. A defense technology development agency confirmed that the system's response time has been drastically shortened to fend off a close distance attack from portable anti-aircraft missiles. The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said that South Korea became the sixth country in the world to develop directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM),
2022-01-12
Combat deployment of unmanned military ground vehicles begins after 6-month test
SEOUL -- The warfare-ready deployment of multi-purpose two-ton unmanned ground vehicles developed by Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, began after they passed a six-month military test operation in front-line border areas. It was the first unmanned vehicle that has been introduced by South Korean troops. Hyundai Rotem said its six-wheeled multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with cameras that can detect images up to four kilometers away d
2022-01-10
[CES 2022] Hanwha Systems ties up with Funzin to develop edge AI system
LAS VEGAS -- Hanwha Systems, a defense contractor affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, tied up with Funzin, a domestic software development and edge AI solution company, to develop an edge AI system that uses machine learning algorithms to process data generated by a hardware device at the local level. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Hanwha Systems and Funzin ahead of CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Edge AI is a core technology of an edge cloud system with high pe
2022-01-05
ADD develops hyperspectral imaging detection system for aerial reconnaissance
SEOUL -- South Korea's defense technology development agency has developed a hyperspectral imaging system to detect and classify targets for aerial reconnaissance using object-specific spectral information. The electro-optical technology can significantly improve target identification capabilities of reconnaissance planes. It was the result of a seven-year program launched by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) in 2014 to acquire technologies based on a hyperspectral imag
2022-01-04
Military deal signed to produce terminals linked to military satellite communication system
SEOUL -- A military project was launched to mass-produce ground terminals linked to a military satellite communication system that would strengthen military power and contribute to the development of South Korea's space defense industry. Uninterrupted satellite communication is possible in contingencies and wartime. The project is aimed at establishing both fixed communication and a tactical information communication network (TICN) that integrates surveillance, reconnaissance
2021-12-27
Delivery of new 7.62 mm K16 machine guns begins to replace M60 guns
SEOUL -- The delivery of new 7.62 mm K16 machine guns developed by SNT Motiv, a firearms manufacturer, began to replace outdated M60 general-purpose machine guns that have been used for decades by South Korean troops. The new weapon is mounted with thermal imaging scopes combining a compact thermographic camera and an aiming reticle. The shipment of K16 guns came after a ceremony at SNT Motiv's headquarters in the southern port city of Busan on December 15 under a contract wit
2021-12-15
Australia becomes 7th foreign country to operate K-9 self-propelled howitzer
SEOUL -- Australia became the seventh foreign country to operate South Korea's K-9 self-propelled howitzer developed by Hanwha Defense after a contract was signed in Canberra following a bilateral defense cooperation agreement endorsed by the leaders of the two countries. The K9 is by far the most popular self-propelled howitzer in the world. About 600 K-9s have been exported to Turkey, India, Poland, Norway, Finland and Estonia. The supply of 30 AS9 Huntsman self-propelled ho
2021-12-13
Technologies developed for portable long-distance chemical weapon detection equipment
SEOUL -- South Korea's state-run agency has acquired core technologies that can detect chemical weapons early and monitor the spread of fatal pollutants in real-time from a long distance by using two-dimensional infrared ray images and spectroscopic analysis. Developers will seek commercialization through technology transfer to private companies. The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said its technology can reduce the weight of detection equipment for installation on the move
2021-12-08
Hanwha Aerospace consortium joins project to develop turboshaft engine technologies
SEOUL -- A consortium led by Hanwha Aerospace, an aircraft parts maker in South Korea, tied up with a state research body to develop core technologies for a turboshaft engine that produces shaft power to drive machinery and is mainly used to drive the rotary wings of helicopters. It is part of a military project to develop an unmanned rotorcraft system. The Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement (KRIT) said it would work with a consortium of Hanw
2021-12-06
Hanwha's K-9 self-propelled howitzer draws keen interest from Egyptian military
SEOUL -- South Korea's K-9 self-propelled howitzer developed by Hanwha Defense is drawing keen interest from the Egyptian military at an international arms exhibition in Cairo, reflecting its growing popularity overseas and the validated performance of firepower, mobility and armored protection. The K9 is by far the most popular self-propelled howitzer in the world. About 600 K-9s have been exported to Turkey, India, Poland, Norway, Finland and Estonia. Australia is in final ne
2021-11-30
Veterans office robotic process automation solution to speed up paperwork
SEOUL -- A South Korean government agency in charge of veterans has adopted a robotic process automation solution to reduce time put into simple and repetitive paperwork and increase work efficiency. The automated robot solution is expected to save some 18,600 work hours. Robotic process automation (RPA) is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based work assistant solution that takes care of simple and repetitive work such as paperwork, sorting files, categorizing documents, and analyzin
2021-11-29
Daewoo shipyard delivers plant installed with methanol steam reforming system for submarine fuel cells
SEOUL -- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, a shipbuilder involved in the construction of attack submarines, delivered a plant installed with a methanol steam reforming system for submarine fuel cells following a successful performance test that met requirements requested by a defense technology provider. The plant that produces high purity hydrogen through methanol and water was delivered to the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), a defense technology development ag
2021-11-24
KAI invests in domestic firm to incorporate advanced technologies into aviation and defense
SEOUL -- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the sole aircraft maker in South Korea, will secure a 10 percent stake in Konan Technology, a domestic company that offers IT solutions and data analysis, to incorporate technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and deep learning into aviation and defense fields. KAI will cooperate with Konan Technology to develop AI-based prognostics and health management (PHM) applicable to fighter jets and urban air mobility, which is an e
2021-11-24
S. Korea develops small-sized radar for stealth jet fighters
SEOUL -- South Korea's defense technology development agency has succeeded in the development of a small-sized radar structure that has a minimized surface area. The special radar will maintain its low observable capability when it is installed on the hull of a stealth jet fighter. Stealth jet fighters are designed to maintain a low radar cross-section (RCS), the electromagnetic signature of an object, to be almost invisible to flight radars. Their wings and hull use special
2021-11-23
Hanwha Defense works with research body to apply all-solid-state batteries to electric propulsion ships
SEOUL -- Hanwha Defense, a defense contractor affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, teamed up with a government-supported research body to develop a high-power, high-safety battery system for ships and apply next-generation batteries such as all-solid-state batteries to electric propulsion ships. All-solid-state batteries are seen as a next-generation power source for electric vehicles as solid electrolytes are nonflammable and more stable. Hanwha Defense said it has s
2021-11-23
Hanwha Corporation partners with domestic company to supply navigation devices for coastguard vessels.
SEOUL -- Hanwha Corporation, the producer of precision-guided munitions, navigational systems for guided weapons and lasers, tied up with a domestic company to turn its defense technology into civilian use and supply sophisticated navigation devices for South Korean coastguard vessels. Navigation devices for military use provide information on the location, posture, and speed of military platforms. They consist of accelerometers, navigation computers, and gyro. Hanwha Corporation
2021-11-12
Research body develops small UV LED sensor for biological agent detector
SEOUL -- South Korea's state-run defense technology research body has utilized ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to develop a small fluorescence-based sensor that can miniaturize biological agent detectors. It is the second of its kind in the world after the United States. UV LEDs, which are used in a wide array of household appliances and water treatment devices, are available for low-cost biological agent detectors. The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said that i
2021-11-09
Hyundai shipyard secures deal to build second 8,100-ton guided-missile Aegis destroyer
SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai shipbuilding group has secured a defense contract worth 636.3 billion won ($539 million) to build the second 8,100-ton guided-missile destroyer featuring an Aegis combat system that would have enhanced capabilities to intercept ballistic missiles and carry out anti-submarine operations. Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said the new Aegis destroyer would be delivered in 2026 under a deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a
2021-11-09
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