Hanwha Proposes 'K9 and Cheonmu Solutions' to the Middle East and Africa

K9, K10, K11 and Cheonmu ASBM on Display
Tailored Proposals for the MENA Market Including L-SAM and Cheongeom

Hanwha Aerospace's K9 self-propelled howitzer will be fully deployed in Egypt, a key partner country in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region, in 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. In addition to the K9, the company will also showcase MENA market-tailored solutions in the region, including the Cheonmu multiple launch precision-guided weapon system, the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM), and the Cheongeom missile.

The multiple launch guided weapon system "Cheonmu" displayed at Hanwha's booth at the Egypt Defense Exhibition "EDEX 2025," held from the 1st to the 4th of this month in Cairo, Egypt. Hanwha Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 1st that it will participate in the Egypt Defense Exhibition "EDEX 2025," held in Cairo, Egypt, from December 1 to 4. This biennial exhibition is expected to feature participation from over 450 companies and attract about 40,000 visitors.

At the center of the exhibition hall, a live guided missile from the Cheonmu multiple launch system is on display. Three types of Cheonmu 1.0 guided missiles with a maximum range of 80 to 290 km are exhibited, along with the Cheonmu 2.0 anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM), which has enhanced guidance capabilities to strike moving enemy vessels.

A model of the K9 self-propelled howitzer package, for which a 2 trillion won supply contract was signed with Egypt in 2022, is also being showcased. This includes, for the first time, the K9 deployed for coastal defense by the Egyptian Navy, as well as a ballistic correction fuse and precision-guided shells that enhance the accuracy of 155 mm artillery rounds. The naval version of the K11 fire command armored vehicle is equipped with an electro-optical tracking system (EOTS) and radar to detect the movement of enemy vessels.

The delivery of the K9 self-propelled howitzer package to the Egyptian military will begin in the first quarter of 2026. It will be equipped with a domestically developed 1,000-horsepower Korean engine, a result of cooperation among the private sector, government, and military. Parts from domestic defense partners will be supplied locally and the systems will be assembled and produced at a factory in Egypt.

At this exhibition, Hanwha Aerospace is also proposing an integrated air defense solution. The company is displaying the L-SAM, a 40 mm unmanned air defense system, and a short-range drone launcher. The Cheongeom missile, which has been upgraded for surface-to-surface operations, is also being introduced.

Sung Il, Head of Hanwha Aerospace's Middle East and Africa division, stated, "We will enable the defense ecosystems of Korea and Egypt to grow together by strengthening defense cooperation with Egypt," adding, "We will actively enter the MENA market with integrated security solutions, including the K9 and Cheonmu, which have been proven in the global defense market."

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