K9A1 self-propelled howitzer. Hanwha Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace Becomes First South Korean Defense Firm to Own Its Weapons Systems After Regulatory Breakthrough

Hanwha Aerospace has become the first South Korean defense company to officially take ownership of its own weapons platforms, marking a major shift in the country’s defense-industrial landscape. The milestone follows a landmark amendment to national arms export regulations, enabling...
Australian Army Live-Fire Test of AS9 Huntsman Howitzer

Australia Conducts First Live-Fire Test of AS9 Huntsman Howitzer, Marking Major Step in Army Modernization

The Australian Army has successfully completed its first live-fire exercise of the AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzer — a milestone that marks the beginning of a new era in the country’s long-range firepower capabilities. The test, conducted at the Puckapunyal...
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Vision for Next-gen K9A3 howitzer

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Vision for Next-gen K9A3 howitzer: The Future of Autonomous Artillery

South Korea’s defense industry took a bold step forward this week as Hanwha Aerospace unveiled a conceptual look at the next iteration of its globally recognized self-propelled howitzer platform: the K9A3. In a newly released promotional video, the company outlined...
Homar-KK239 Chunmoo

Poland and South Korea Deepen Defense Ties with Local Missile Production Deal

South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace and Poland's WB Group have finalized a landmark agreement to produce guided missiles domestically for the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The contract, signed on April 15, 2025, marks a pivotal step in Poland's...
U.S. Navy

U.S. Naval Repair Operations Expand To Asia: Hanwha And Shipyards In India, South Korea, And Japan To Take Lead

The United States, seeking to rejuvenate its ailing shipbuilding industry, has turned to its Asian allies for support. A significant step in this direction is the recent contract awarded to Hanwha Ocean, a major player in South Korea's shipbuilding sector,...