Hanwha Systems Collaborates on New Technology with Naval Academy

MOU for Technology Exchange and Support for R&D in Defense and Maritime Industry Sectors

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] Hanwha Systems and the Korea Naval Academy have joined forces to develop new technologies to strengthen naval power and maritime capabilities.

On the 21st, Hanwha Systems announced that it signed an industry-academia cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) for defense and maritime new business research and development at the Korea Naval Academy campus in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do.

Kim Young-ho, Head of Command and Control Division at Hanwha Systems (left), and Hwang Sun-woo, Superintendent of the Naval Academy (Lieutenant General) (right)

According to the agreement, Hanwha Systems and the Korea Naval Academy plan to identify technology research projects and conduct joint research in the fields of ship combat management systems (CMS), maritime unmanned systems, and integrated machinery control systems. In addition, they will carry out various cooperative activities such as ▲technology exchange and educational support related to the 4th Industrial Revolution ▲activation of R&D for new technology development ▲mutual use of research facilities and resources.

Since 2000, Hanwha Systems has developed ship combat management systems for over 20 years, possessing the only independent development capability in Korea, and has participated in the construction projects of Republic of Korea Navy ships such as high-speed combat ships, large landing support ships, training ships, and destroyers. The company also has a diverse product lineup of maritime unmanned systems including unmanned surface vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles, autonomous navigation-based mine clearance devices, and autonomous unmanned underwater vehicles.

Kim Young-ho, Head of the Command and Control Business Division at Hanwha Systems, said, “Hanwha Systems is accelerating the development of future weapon systems in preparation for a reduction in troop numbers,” adding, “We aim to strengthen the industry-academia program with the Korea Naval Academy, which will enhance our military’s competitiveness and lead the efficient utilization of future forces.”

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