Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems jointly participate in MSPO 2026 (the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition) in Poland.
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Press Release, Seoul, 08 September 2026: Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems will jointly participate in MSPO 2026 (the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition) from Sept. 8 to 11 in Kielce, Poland, presenting an expanded defence portfolio tailored to Poland and its NATO allies across Eastern Europe and the Baltic region. The two companies will share a joint stand under the slogan ‘Proven Partnership. Strategic Capabilities. Sovereign Defence’.
Grounded in a track record of cooperation with Poland dating back to 2014, when Hanwha’s K9 chassis was selected for the Polish Krab Self-Propelled Howitzer, and further strengthened through the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer and Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (known in Poland as Homar-K) programmes, Hanwha’s presence this year highlights multi-layered air defence and laser weapons, ground and naval unmanned systems, and its space AI solution, alongside its proven artillery and ammunition portfolio.
Multi-Layered Air Defense Suite: Hanwha Aerospace will showcase a multi-layered air defence line-up designed to counter threats ranging from low-altitude drones to long-range missiles. The display features the L-SAM long-range surface-to-air missile launcher and interceptor, the H-SHORAD short-range air defence system, the H-Shield counter-drone system, and a 40mm wheeled counter-UAS platform. These systems integrate with Hanwha Systems’ command-and-control (C2) network and interceptor drones to enable a flexible, coordinated response.
Hanwha Systems will also feature Cheon gwang, South Korea’s first operational laser weapon system, alongside a 50kW laser mounted on an armoured vehicle and a 20kW tactical laser vehicle. With a cost per shot of approximately KRW 2,000 (about USD 1.5), the laser system offers an affordable countermeasure capable of neutralising micro-drones within seconds.
Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) & Naval Unmanned Systems: In the ground unmanned systems domain, Hanwha will present its MUM-T operational concept through a diorama and actual hardware, linking the K9A1 self-propelled howitzer, an unmanned multiple rocket launcher, and the H-UGV unmanned ground vehicle. Under this concept, the manned howitzer provides fire support while unmanned systems take on reconnaissance and manoeuvre roles, reducing personnel exposure while extending operational reach. The stand also features the export-variant K-NIFV infantry fighting vehicle and the Active Protection System (APS), designed to improve the survivability of ground forces.
In the naval domain, Hanwha will present unmanned surface vessels (USVs) tailored for Baltic naval modernisation efforts, including the Striker-S, a USV integrated with a Chunmoo launcher, accelerating its entry into the unmanned systems market.
Advanced Artillery, Ammunition & Lifecycle Support: Underscoring its long-term commitment to Poland, Hanwha Aerospace is exhibiting the upgraded K9A2 alongside a tailored 155mm ammunition package, which includes a trajectory-correcting fuse to improve precision and a Modular Charge System (MCS). The company continues to pursue Poland’s third K9 execution contract (EC3).
Addressing Europe’s growing demand for long-range precision fires, Hanwha will display four variants of Chunmoo guided rockets. Hanwha will also demonstrate its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, such as the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for predictive maintenance and a K9 turret simulator, emphasising long-term lifecycle support.
Real-Time Space AI Solution Launch: On Sept. 9, Hanwha Systems will host a launch event at MSPO 2026, demonstrating for the first time its proprietary satellite-imagery AI analytics solution as it analyses, in real time, imagery captured by satellites currently in operation. The system processes electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery to deliver automated object detection, pattern analysis, and anomaly detection, streamlining tactical decision-making.
Jacek Cyrek, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace Europe, said, “Hanwha is proud to be a trusted defence and industrial partner in Poland. At MSPO 2026, we are expanding our local footprint into air defence, MUM-T, and space AI—building true defence sovereignty and industrial capability together on Polish soil.”
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