A key highlight of Hanwha’s participation will be the unveiling of the K9A1 Self-Propelled Howitzer, which is now equipped with a domestically developed 1,000-horsepower engine. The new engine has undergone extensive testing in South Korea, Egypt, and other countries over the past year to validate its reliability across various operational environments. The company’s Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system will also be featured prominently as an advanced solution for integrated air defense. Designed to intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes, the L-SAM is interoperable with existing air defense systems, including the M-SAM and PAC-3, providing enhanced protection through integration with command and control networks. Hanwha Aerospace has announced that mass production of the L-SAM will commence this year for deployment with the Republic of Korea Air Force, while an improved variant, the L-SAM II, is expected to be completed by 2028.
In addition to missile defense systems, Hanwha will showcase a range of land-based platforms, including the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launch System (MRLS), the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), and the TIGON wheeled armored vehicle. The Redback IFV, selected for Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program, incorporates advanced protection technologies such as an active protection system, composite rubber tracks, and remote-controlled weapons stations. The TIGON armored vehicle, designed for mobility and firepower, is available in various configurations, including a tank destroyer variant equipped with a high-powered engine and long-range anti-tank guided missile systems.
Hanwha will also present its latest air defense and surveillance capabilities, including the Hybrid Short-Range Air Defense (H-SHORAD) system and a mobile anti-drone system designed to counter low-flying unmanned aerial threats. The company’s Multi-Function Radar (MFR) will be displayed as part of its air defense portfolio, offering long-range detection and tracking capabilities for both aircraft and missile threats. In the space domain, Hanwha Systems will introduce its small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, which provides high-resolution imagery for applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster prediction, and security operations.
As part of its ongoing international expansion, Hanwha Aerospace has appointed Michael Coulter as Global Defense President & CEO. Coulter will lead the company’s global defense business across all domains, reinforcing Hanwha’s commitment to supporting military modernization efforts through technological innovation and industrial partnerships.
