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Oct- 2025 -

23 October

Air

FA-50 Fighting Eagles. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Hanwha Signs Deal With GE Aerospace for S. Korea Jet, Helicopter Engines

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to buy new engine kits for South Korea’s homegrown fighter aircraft and helicopters, according to local media.

23 October

Asia Pacific

The firrst Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class (KSS-III) Batch-II attack submarine. the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087).

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Rolls Out First KSS-III Batch-II Attack Submarine

Hanwha Ocean has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s first Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class Batch-II attack submarine, marking a milestone in the country’s push to build and operate its own advanced undersea fleet.

22 October

Arms

Joe Saballa

Hanwha Unveils ‘Chunmoo 3.0’ With AI Targeting, Expanded Strike Options

South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has unveiled Chunmoo 3.0 as its next major evolution in rocket artillery for multi-domain operations.

16 October

Asia Pacific

Hanwha Ocean's surface warship concept shown traveling at sea with helicopters and jets flying in the background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Hanwha Releases 70-Person Crew Surface Warship Concept With AI at the Helm

Hanwha Ocean has unveiled a next-generation surface ship concept, envisioned as a flagship platform for South Korea’s naval defense industry.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha to Supply Homegrown Bomb Disposal Robots for Military in Late 2025

The Republic of Korea Armed Forces will begin receiving locally developed bomb disposal robots from Hanwha Aerospace later this year, a move aimed at boosting troop safety and operational efficiency.

22 September

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Norway Expands Artillery Fleet With South Korea’s Hanwha K9s

Norway has ordered 24 more K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, its third contract with the company.

12 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha, Poland Expand Defense Ties With Ammunition and Missile Collaborations

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed two major agreements with Polish defense partners to boost local ammunition certification and missile production.

Aug- 2025 -

28 August

Americas

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Narrows Next-Gen Submarine Competition to Thyssenkrupp, Hanwha

Canada has named Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as finalists to supply up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy.

8 August

Air

A KF-21 Boramae AESA radar. Photo: Hanwha Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Unveils Mass Production AESA Radar for South Korea’s KF-21 Jet

Hanwha Systems has introduced its first active electronically scanned array radar for mass production in support of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 combat aircraft.

Jul- 2025 -

29 July

Arms