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Hanwha Targets Fully Autonomous Battlefield by 2035

September 26, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Hanwha Aerospace aims for fully autonomous battlefield by 2035.
Company plans to link unmanned vehicles, drones, and manned systems through AI.
Arion-SMET multipurpose unmanned vehicle can operate autonomously.
Hanwha targets common UGV platform by 2030.

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Strategic Implications

Hanwha's push for autonomous battlefield capabilities may indicate a significant shift in South Korea's defense strategy, which could influence regional military modernization efforts and suggests a growing reliance on AI-powered systems for future combat operations.

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What Happened

South Korean Defense Company Aims for AI-Powered Combat Networks

Hanwha Aerospace is accelerating efforts to build an AI-powered battlefield where manned and unmanned systems operate together, with the goal of achieving fully autonomous mission capability by 2035. The company plans to link unmanned vehicles, drones, and manned systems through AI-based battlefield networks. Hanwha demonstrated a manned-unmanned teaming system in Romania, linking unmanned ground vehicles and drones with a manned armored vehicle. The company is preparing a large-scale demonstration in South Korea in March, according to a report by UPI.

Source | Originally Published: September 25, 2026

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