Hyundai Heavy Industries – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

10 February

Aerial view of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan yard

Hyundai Eyes Spot on Saudi Warship Program at World Defense Show

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will advance its planned bid for Saudi Arabia’s next-generation frigate program at the biennial World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the Middle East’s largest defense exhibition.

Oct- 2025 -

21 October

Europe

Republic of Korea navy Sohn Won-yil-class submarine ROKS Lee Beom-seok (SS 081) sails during the force integration phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea’s Hyundai Joins Race for Future Greek Submarines

South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has unveiled its submarine designs and bid for the Hellenic Navy’s multibillion-euro naval modernization program.

6 October

Asia Pacific

Rendering of the Republic of Korea Navy's future Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX)

Jodesz Gavilan

Hyundai Heavy Industries’ KDDX Destroyer Prospects Weaken After Security Penalty Extension

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ chances in South Korea’s next-generation KDDX destroyer program are now under pressure after the government extended its penalty over a 2020 security breach.

Sep- 2025 -

5 September

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

South Korean Shipbuilders to Merge for Expanded Defense Support, Global Reach

South Korean conglomerate HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has announced the approval to merge HD Hyundai Mipo and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries into a single entity.

May- 2025 -

6 May

Americas