Hanwha Aerospace

South Korea is set to revolutionize its defence capabilities with the commencement of production of a new laser-based anti-aircraft weapon. Hanwha Aerospace, a leading South Korean firm, began production, following a contract signed in late June with the Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).

Hanwha Aerospace starts production of laser air defence weapon system

  The contract, valued at KRW100 billion (USD72.5 million), will see the delivery of the ‘Laser Based Anti-Aircraft Weapon Block-I’ systems to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces starting later in 2024. Developed since 2019 with an investment of KRW87.1 billion (approximately USD63 million), this advanced weapon system aims to enhance South Korea’s defence …

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