Eurosatory 2024: Hanwha Aerospace and Kongsberg Strengthen Their Partnership.

At the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris on June 17, South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace strengthened their collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to enhance their joint efforts in delivering high-performance combat solutions for land platforms.
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Hanwha Aerospace and Kongsberg strengthened their partnership at Eurosatory 2024. (Picture source: Kongsberg)

The expanded partnership between Hanwha and Kongsberg focuses on developing and marketing advanced defense solutions globally, including in their domestic markets in Norway and South Korea. The two companies have a history of successful collaborations, providing combined systems to various countries such as Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Australia.

The MoU includes provisions to integrate Kongsberg’s Integrated Combat Solution (ICS), digital vehicle platforms, and remote weapon systems with Hanwha’s land platforms, notably the K9/K10 Thunder artillery system and the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher.

Jaeil Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, emphasized the significance of this agreement, stating, “The memorandum of understanding that has just been signed holds special significance for us. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is a globally recognized company providing high-quality equipment and services. We are therefore particularly pleased to further develop our existing cooperation, and through this partnership, we will be developing the most advanced, cutting-edge solutions together. The agreement signed today is further proof of Hanwha Aerospace’s growing commitment in Europe.”

Jørgen Bull, Vice President of Land Systems at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, echoed this sentiment, saying, “This MoU confirms the strong relationship between the two companies and our desire to work together to develop first-class solutions for our customers.”

This strengthened partnership is set to drive innovation and excellence in defense solutions, benefiting both companies and their global clientele.