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Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Unmanned Vehicle Roadmap

September 17, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Hanwha Aerospace to make K9, Chunmoo unmanned by 2029.
Six-model UGV roadmap unveiled, spanning small to large classes.
Arion-SMET enters mass production with 98% domestic content ratio.
Hanwha Group to invest $1.4 billion in defense AI by 2040.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate Hanwha Aerospace's shift towards autonomous technologies, which could strengthen its position in the global defense market. The investment in defense AI suggests a focus on future battlefield capabilities, which may enhance the company's competitiveness in the land defense sector.

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What Happened

South Korean Defense Giant Invests in Autonomous Technology

Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled a roadmap to secure selective manned-unmanned conversion technology for existing crewed weapons systems, including the K9 self-propelled howitzer and Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher, by 2029. The company also plans to establish six common unmanned ground vehicle platforms by 2030. The Arion-SMET, a multi-purpose unmanned vehicle, has entered mass production with a domestic content ratio exceeding 98%. Hanwha Group plans to invest $1.4 billion in developing the defense AI model ‘Defense OS’ by 2040. This development was first reported by BigGo Finance.

Source | Originally Published: September 17, 2026

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