Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saudi Ministry of National Guard to explore industrial opportunities in the Land Systems. Hanwha is strengthening and growing its partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
South Korea’s aircraft exports exceeded US$1 billion for the first time in history last year. The successful export of FA-50 fighter jets to Poland is considered to have contributed significantly to this achievement.According to the Korea International Trade Association on Feb. 10, South Korea’s air
A contract worth US$3.2 billion has been finalized to export the KM-SAM2 (Cheongung) ballistic missile system, also known as the Korean Patriot Missile, to Saudi Arabia.The Korean Ministry of National Defense announced on Feb. 6 (local time) a contract for the export of 10 M-SAM2 batteries signed be
Domestic defense companies such as LIG Nex1, Hyundai Rotem, and Hanwha Aerospace are mobilizing to participate in the Saudi International Defense Exhibition held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, until Feb. 8, aiming to penetrate the Middle Eastern market.According to the defense industry on F
It has been belatedly confirmed that an Indonesian researcher working on secondment at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is being investigated for alleged leakage of data related to the South Korean supersonic fighter jet, the KF-21 “Boramae.” It has been reported that a total of 49 files were discov
Hanwha Group is showcasing its cutting-edge aviation technology, including fighter jet engines, to countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia.Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Ocean, the defense affiliates of Hanwha Group, announced their participation in the World Defence Show
The defense affiliates of Hanwha Group, including Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Ocean, will be participating in the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4th to 8th Feb. With geopolitical crises increasing security demands in key Middle East regions, Ha
The U.S. semiconductor equipment industry has voiced the opinion that companies from allied countries, including South Korea and Japan, should also be subject to the same level of comprehensive regulations that they face in the process of exporting to China. There is speculation within South Korea t
The ruling People Power Party has decided to prioritize the passage of an amendment to the Korea Export-Import Bank Act in a February extraordinary session of the Korean National Assembly in order to secure a second contract worth 30 trillion won for arms exports to Poland.According to sources in th
Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Aerospace presented their state-of-the-art defense technologies to Dr. David Perry, President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), who visited Hanwha facilities from January 23-24. The CGAI is recognized as Canada’s leading source of expertise on global affairs an
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has set a target of US$700 billion for South Korea’s exports next year, with a plan to attract US$35 billion in foreign direct investment in Korea and US$150 trillion in private investment.MOTIE Minister Ahn Duk-geun said in a briefing at the Sejong
Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Aerospace presented their state-of-the-art defense technologies to Dr. David Perry, President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI). The CGAI is recognized as Canada’s leading source of expertise on global affairs and Dr. Perry’s visit is timely as Hanwha is laying
The government aims to prevent the manipulation of treasury stocks for the enhancement of controlling stakes without additional investments. To achieve this, it has prohibited the issuance of new shares for treasury stocks during corporate spinoffs and strengthened disclosure regulations, including
비지니스코리아 Jung Min-hee (pr@businesskorea.co.kr)Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin has expressed his commitment to focusing on nurturing new business ventures while also considering the possibility of selling underperforming businesses. Regarding the management dispute, he stated, “It has been resolved
Korean defense companies are set to continue their growth trajectory this year by securing additional orders from various countries around the world. Building on last year’s momentum, which saw an expansion in both the range of export destinations and weapon systems, these companies are aiming for q
Since the beginning of this year, a shipbuilding battle has been heating up between seventh-ranked Hanwha Group and ninth-ranked HD Hyundai Group. After Hanwha acquired Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (now Hanwha Ocean) last year, the two groups emerged as new rivals in the shipbuilding ind
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) has announced plans to achieve a US$700 billion export target this year. To attain this goal, the ministry will tailor export strategies per market by dividing them into key, strategic and emerging categories such as the United States, China, the E
LIG Nex1 is set to participate in the “UMEX 2024” exhibition, focused on robotics and unmanned technologies, beingheld in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, from Jan. 23 for a duration of three days.The company will showcase locally optimized robot and unmanned systems at the UMEX 2024 exhibition,
Military representatives from six of the countries operating the prestigious 155mm/52-calibre K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), developed by Hanwha Aerospace, have convened in Helsinki, Finland, for the annual K9 User Club meeting.For this year’s meeting, the third of its kind since 2022, Finland, w
On Jan. 22, Hanwha Vision announced the launch of the X-Series network video recorders (NVRs) that satisfies the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and offers outstanding performance including the highest level of security and safety.The X-Series NVRs are three models: a 64-channel model