Hanwha Aero, Air Force Academy Collaborate on Academic Exchange

Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 6th that it has signed an 'Academic Exchange Agreement' with the Korea Air Force Academy to collaborate on policy and technology research for strengthening the future Air Force's defense capabilities, as well as on human resource exchanges.

On the 5th, Son Jae-il, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace (left), and Lee Sang-hak, Major General and Superintendent of the Air Force Academy, who attended the academic exchange agreement ceremony held at the Air Force Academy in Cheongju, Chungbuk, are taking a commemorative photo.

Both parties agreed on the same day to mutually cooperate until 2026 in ▲policy research for operating advanced weapon systems ▲defense technology research including manned and unmanned aircraft, drones, and guided weapons ▲education and support for nurturing future military talents.

Hanwha Aerospace is currently producing engines for the Air Force's next-generation fighter jet ‘KF-21 (Boramae)’ and light armed helicopter (LAH), and is securing future engine technology by developing key materials for next-generation unmanned aerial vehicle engines.

Lieutenant General Lee Sang-hak, Superintendent of the Korea Air Force Academy, said, "Through exchange and cooperation with Hanwha Aerospace, we will enhance the quality of education and research capabilities, and strive to enable the Republic of Korea Air Force to dominate future battlefields as an advanced science and technology force."

Son Jae-il, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, stated, "Through active cooperation with the Korea Air Force Academy, which is responsible for the future of the Republic of Korea Air Force, we will strengthen research on future advanced weapons and foster talent to contribute to the enhancement of defense capabilities."

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