Hanwha Aerospace outlines future defence capabilities and localisation strategy during NATO representatives visit

By Martin Chomsky (Defence Industry Europe)

Hanwha Aerospace has presented its future security vision to permanent representatives from 30 NATO member states during a strategic dialogue. The meeting marked the inaugural Hanwha-NATO Permanent Representatives Strategic Dialogue and focused on next-generation defence capabilities.
Photo: Hanwha Aerospace.

Hanwha Aerospace has presented its future security vision to permanent representatives from 30 NATO member states during a strategic dialogue. The meeting marked the inaugural Hanwha-NATO Permanent Representatives Strategic Dialogue and focused on next-generation defence capabilities.

 

The company outlined developments across unmanned systems, manned-unmanned teaming, and satellite technologies. It also briefed the delegation on its existing platforms, including the K9 self-propelled howitzer and the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher system.

Hanwha Aerospace currently supplies the K9 system to six NATO member states, including Poland, Finland, Estonia, Norway, Romania, and Türkiye. The company said it holds the leading global market share in self-propelled howitzers.

The Chunmoo system has also been exported to Poland, Estonia, and Norway, further expanding cooperation with NATO members. Hanwha Aerospace used the meeting to highlight its broader engagement with allied defence markets.

 

 

The company presented its localisation strategy aimed at strengthening European defence capabilities while supporting local economies and industrial ecosystems. It noted the construction of the H-ACE Europe production facility in Romania and a joint venture with Poland’s WB Electronics for local production of Chunmoo guided missiles.

Jae-il Son, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hanwha Aerospace, said: “This visit reaffirmed the strong partnership between Hanwha Aerospace and NATO allies.” He added: “We will continue strengthening European security through local production, sustainment, and tailored defense solutions. Our goal is to become NATO’s most trusted partner.”

Hanwha Aerospace said its portfolio spans land, sea, air, and space domains, including artillery systems, armoured vehicles, precision-guided munitions, aircraft engines, satellites, and space launch technologies. The company added it continues to expand global partnerships through localisation, co-production, and technology transfer.

 

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