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7 July

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Milrem UGVs to Gain Hanwha Sensors, Jamming and Weapon Systems

Estonian unmanned ground vehicle developer Milrem Robotics and South Korea’s Hanwha Systems have signed an agreement to explore integrating advanced payloads into tactical ground drones.

6 July

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Hanwha Builds Missile-Armed Robot Warship With 290-Km Strike Range

Hanwha may be reshaping Korean naval operations with a new USV designed to coordinate strikes alongside manned ships and command posts.

2 July

Sea

Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH 975) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Wins Lead Role in S. Korea’s $5B KDDX Destroyer Program

Hanwha Ocean has emerged as the preferred bidder to construct the lead ship for South Korea's $5 billion Korea Destroyer Next Generation program, ending a two-year procurement dispute over the naval effort.

Jun- 2026 -

3 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Hanwha Ocean Strengthens Canada Submarine Bid with Algoma Steel Partnership

Hanwha Ocean has teamed with Ontario-based Algoma Steel to supply materials for armored vehicles and submarines that it has pitched for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid

Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.

29 April

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos Partner on Next-Gen US Navy Ship Design

Hanwha Ocean and Leidos are working together to design and develop next-generation US Navy ships and expand naval shipbuilding capacity.

8 April

Business

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha Moves to Absorb Poongsan Ammo Division

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Group has submitted a bid to acquire the ammunition business of Seodaemun-gu-based Poongsan Corporation.

2 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Proposes K9 Howitzer for US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon Program

Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed the K9 mobile howitzer as its proposed testbed system for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon program.

Mar- 2026 -

25 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Indra, Hanwha to Manufacture Self-Propelled Artillery for Spain

Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces.

23 March

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Ocean, ONEX Eye Greece’s Military Program

Hanwha Ocean has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Greek company ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to jointly pursue defense programs under the Hellenic Armed Forces.

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