Hanwha Unveils Biho Complex and Advanced Defense Electronics at India's Largest Defense Exhibition

The Biho Combined Weapon System to be unveiled by Hanwha Defense affiliates at India’s largest defense exhibition, 'DefExpo 2020,' from the 5th to the 8th.

Defense electronics to be unveiled by Hanwha defense affiliates at India’s largest defense exhibition, ‘DefExpo 2020,’ from the 5th to the 8th.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Hanwha's defense affiliates Hanwha Corporation, Hanwha Defense, and Hanwha Systems announced on the 5th that they will participate in India’s largest defense exhibition, DefExpo 2020, with the largest presence among domestic companies.

The exhibition, held from the 5th to the 8th in Lucknow, India, is organized by the Indian government and features participation from over 70 countries and 1,000 companies.

India is the world’s second-largest arms importer and ranks fourth in defense spending. Recently, the Indian government announced an investment plan worth $13 billion (approximately 15.3 trillion KRW) over the next 5 to 7 years for military modernization. In particular, India is about to make a final decision on the acquisition of surface-to-air guided missiles worth around 3 trillion KRW.

Hanwha has set up a 250㎡ integrated booth at the venue, mainly showcasing the latest ground weapon systems and advanced defense electronics products targeting the Indian market.

For ground weapons, Hanwha is exhibiting the actual 'Biho Complex,' a leading candidate for the Indian Army’s short-range surface-to-air guided missile acquisition project. The Biho Complex, an air defense weapon system equipped with guided missiles on the existing Biho platform, can intercept and block low-altitude intrusions by enemy aircraft, helicopters, and drones using 30mm twin-barrel guns and guided missiles. Hanwha stated that it demonstrated excellent performance during the test evaluation for the Indian Army in December 2017.

Additionally, Hanwha is displaying models of various equipment including the K9 self-propelled howitzer, which has achieved export success in India; a towed anti-aircraft gun developed independently by Hanwha Defense tailored for the Indian Air Force project; the Redback, selected as one of the final two candidates for Australia’s future tracked armored vehicle project; and the new 6x6 wheeled armored vehicle Tigon.

In the defense electronics sector, Hanwha Systems is unveiling advanced surveillance and reconnaissance equipment based on its optical technology, including portable multifunctional observation devices, electro-optical tracking equipment, and personal weapon sights.

Lee Sung-soo, CEO of Hanwha Defense, said, “We will continuously achieve export results by strengthening regional marketing with strategic products tailored to the characteristics of each region.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.