Hanwha Systems Accelerates Push into Southeast Asian Defense Market

Participation in 'ADAS 2022'

Exhibition booth of Hanwha Systems at 'ADAS (Asian Defense and Security) 2022' held in Manila, Philippines.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] Hanwha Systems announced on the 27th that it will participate in the ‘ADAS 2022’ exhibition held in Manila, Philippines, showcasing advanced defense technologies characterized by hyper-connectivity, hyper-convergence, and hyper-intelligence to target the Southeast Asian defense market.

At this exhibition, Hanwha Systems plans to present South Korea’s cutting-edge defense technologies including ▲Combat Management Systems (CMS) for naval vessels ▲satellites ▲communications ▲radar, offering solutions to modernize weaponry and enhance defense capabilities in Southeast Asia.

First, the latest naval combat management systems will be showcased. Hanwha Systems intends to focus on export solutions for surface ship and submarine combat systems it possesses. The exhibition will feature the latest three-screen consoles capable of effectively displaying engagement and sensor information in conjunction with state-of-the-art weapon systems, as well as slim-designed export two-screen consoles that allow modular separation for easy installation. Notably, the three-screen console uses a new material, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP), which significantly reduces weight while increasing strength, thereby improving shipboard compatibility.

Over the past 20 years, Hanwha Systems has supplied optimized combat systems for more than 90 vessels of various types including high-speed combat ships, large amphibious support ships, training ships, destroyers, frigates, and submarines. The company plans to continue providing integrated solutions centered on combat systems in the future.

Hanwha Systems carried out combat system projects for two Philippine frigates in 2017 and performance upgrade projects for three Philippine frigates in 2019. Recently, it also succeeded in equipping domestically produced combat systems on Philippine patrol vessels.

The company will also showcase ultra-small SAR satellites and low Earth orbit communication satellites that can realize space internet, which can strengthen defense space capabilities through near real-time surveillance and reconnaissance. The ‘ultra-small SAR satellite,’ developed domestically for the first time with a weight under 100kg and 1-meter class resolution performance, can acquire all-weather imagery unaffected by night or adverse weather conditions.

Additionally, future-type integrated terminals, multifunction radars (MFR) for the medium-range surface-to-air missile system (M-SAM), and multifunction radars for the long-range surface-to-air missile system (L-SAM MFR), which are core components of the Korean Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) system, will also be exhibited.

Lee Yong-wook, Head of Defense Division at Hanwha Systems, stated, “Hanwha Systems has proven its domestic defense technology by exporting cutting-edge weapon systems globally, including combat management systems known as the brain of naval vessels and multifunction radars, which are key sensors of guided weapon systems. Based on our technological capabilities that have contributed to the space industry and advanced defense enhancement, we will do our best to contribute to strengthening defense capabilities in Southeast Asia.”

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