Hyundai Wia Unveils Drone Defense System at ADEX 2023
New Artillery Cannon Unveiled
Hyundai Wia announced on the 17th that it will exhibit land weapon systems such as a vehicle-mounted integrated anti-drone defense system (ADS·Anti Drone System), vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar, lightweight 105mm self-propelled gun, and weapon assemblies for the K2 tank and K9 self-propelled gun at the ‘Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2023’ (Seoul ADEX 2023) held at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.
The company unveiled the vehicle-mounted ADS for the first time in Korea at this exhibition. Developed to be mounted on small tactical vehicles considering the operational environment of the Korean military, this product uses a soft-kill method that jams radio waves to shoot down drones, combined with a remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) to enable hard-kill capability. The RCWS fires 40mm airburst rounds and streamer rounds to directly strike and neutralize drones. Equipped with radar and optical devices and enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it significantly improves drone identification rates and firing accuracy.
The vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar, scheduled for development in 2024, enhances mobility by being mounted on small tactical vehicles to be deployed more quickly to the battlefield. It features automatic cooling, allowing rapid firing within one minute after occupying a position. Additionally, a lightweight 105mm self-propelled gun, developed in collaboration with the Defense Rapid Acquisition Technology Institute, will also be showcased. Compared to existing models, it offers extended range, improved mobility, and helicopter transport capability.
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A Hyundai Wia official stated, “This exhibition will demonstrate Hyundai Wia’s growth as an artillery system company,” adding, “We will focus more on technology development to contribute to South Korea’s defense capabilities and strive to expand overseas orders.”
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