Hanwha Systems Signs 50 Billion KRW Contract for 'Cheongung Multifunction Radar PBL' Project

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] Hanwha Systems has signed a contract for the 'Cheongung Multifunction Radar (MFR) Performance-Based Logistics (PBL)' project worth approximately 50 billion KRW.

According to Hanwha Systems on the 3rd, Cheongung is a medium-range surface-to-air guided missile system developed with domestic technology, also known as the "Korean THAAD (K-THAAD)" and "Korean Patriot (K-Patriot)."

It intercepts aircraft flying at medium-range high altitudes, and the radar, which acts as the eyes of Cheongung, is equipped with a three-dimensional phased array radar that integrates multiple radar functions into one, enabling simultaneous detection and tracking of numerous incoming enemy missiles from all directions. Currently, the upgraded Cheongung-II multifunction radar, capable of detecting and tracking not only aircraft but also ballistic missiles, is in mass production and supply.

Hanwha Systems plans to manage the overall project until 2026, including ▲operational inventory management such as stock supply, maintenance, and obsolescence management of Cheongung radar ▲on-site maintenance and training for multifunction radar ▲modernization of logistics information system development and performance indicator management ▲overall project management such as contract, cost, cost settlement, and personnel management.

In particular, based on the experience of developing and mass-producing the currently deployed Cheongung radar, the company expects to provide optimized maintenance services and create an overall environment for follow-up logistics support, contributing to the improvement of the operational rate of the Cheongung system.

Lee Jung-mo, Head of Hanwha Systems' Gumi Plant, said, "Hanwha Systems possesses top-tier radar development capabilities through the development and mass production of Cheongung and Cheongung-II MFR, as well as the upcoming contract for the Cheongung-II UAE export." He added, "Based on this experience, we hope to successfully carry out the PBL project, contributing to the improvement of the Cheongung system's operational rate and the reduction of defense budget."

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