South Korean and Norwegian defence companies Hanwha Aerospace and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have announced an expanded partnership aimed at developing and marketing advanced defence solutions for both global and domestic markets. The partnership builds on their history of delivering combined systems to customers in Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Australia.
The new collaboration focuses on integrating Kongsberg’s Combat Solution (ICS), Digital Vehicle Platform, and Remote Weapon Systems with Hanwha’s land domain platforms, including the K9 & K10 Thunder Artillery System and the Chunmoo Rocket Artillery System.
Son Jae-il, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, highlighted the importance of the agreement: “The memorandum that has just been signed holds special significance for us. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is a globally recognized company providing top-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: “This MOU confirms the strong relationship between the two companies and our desire to work together to develop first-class solutions for our customers.”
The expanded partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to create state-of-the-art defence systems, enhancing the capabilities of land platforms and offering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of global defence markets. This collaboration underscores the commitment of Hanwha Aerospace and Kongsberg to deliver top-tier defence technologies and services, reinforcing their positions as leaders in the defence industry.
