Hanwha's Three Defense Companies Discuss Expanding Defense Cooperation with Senior US Defense Officials

Former US Indo-Pacific Commander Harris Visits Headquarters
Showcasing Capabilities in Land, Air, and Maritime Weapon Systems

The three Hanwha defense companies met with a delegation of high-ranking US defense officials to discuss ways to expand South Korea-US defense cooperation.

Former US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Harry Harris (third from the right) and newly appointed US military generals along with other high-ranking officials are holding a meeting at the Hanwha Building in Jung-gu, Seoul. Hanwha Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Ocean announced on May 7 that they hosted a South Korea-US defense cooperation meeting at the Hanwha Building in Jung-gu, Seoul, inviting former US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Harry Harris, newly appointed US generals, and other senior US defense officials.

More than 20 people attended the event, including former Commander Harris, newly appointed generals from the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as senior officials from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). On Hanwha's side, key executives from the three defense companies—including Hanwha Aerospace President Seo Wook, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Ocean—were present.

The management teams of the three Hanwha defense companies introduced the current status and vision of the group's global defense business, as well as the capabilities of their major weapons systems. They also shared ways to contribute to the South Korea-US alliance across the land, air, and maritime sectors.

Both sides agreed that Hanwha's defense capabilities are emerging as a key pillar of the South Korea-US alliance. Discussions also continued on future cooperation measures.

Admiral Harry Harris is recognized as a key figure in Indo-Pacific security, having served as Commander of the US Pacific Fleet and the US Indo-Pacific Command. From 2018 to 2021, he was the US Ambassador to South Korea and currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the National Defense University (NDU) and as Honorary Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea.

A Hanwha Aerospace representative said, "The South Korea-US alliance is the foundation of Hanwha's defense business, and we aim to create a model in which the defense industries of both countries grow together through investment, production, and technological cooperation in the US." The representative added, "Through this meeting, we will strengthen trust between senior officials from both sides and actively identify concrete areas for cooperation going forward."

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