Hanwha Defense USA, the American subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, announced on the 21st that it has appointed Michael Smith, a former Lockheed Martin employee, as the new head of the subsidiary.


Michael Smith, appointed as the head of Hanwha Defense USA, the American subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

Michael Smith, appointed as the head of Hanwha Defense USA, the American subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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The company introduced Smith as an expert in the aerospace and defense industry with over 20 years of experience, having served in the U.S. Navy and worked at Lockheed Martin, HII, and BAE Systems.



Hanwha Aerospace is actively pursuing entry into the North American market by selling weapon systems such as the K9 self-propelled howitzer and jointly developing next-generation weapon systems, amid a surge in weapons demand from NATO member countries, including the United States, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war.


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