SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - Hanwha Systems said on Wednesday it has signed a contract worth about 40 billion won ($30 million) to supply additional combat management systems (CMS) and tactical data links (TDL) for two next-generation frigates of the Philippine Navy.
The deal covers CMS and TDL equipment for two 3,200-ton-class frigates, the company said.
A CMS, often described as a warship’s “brain,” integrates data from onboard sensors to detect and assess threats in real time and to command weapons systems during combat operations. A TDL enables naval units to share tactical information in real time, enhancing interoperability and operational effectiveness.
A Hanwha Systems official said interoperability with existing naval platforms is critical in modern naval warfare, expressing confidence in continued exports of the company’s combat systems to the Philippines.
The company is seeking to expand exports to regions including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the United States and South America, with the goal of becoming a leading “K-defense” provider of maritime solutions.
Hanwha Systems has previously exported its CMS to the Philippine Navy in several phases: for two 2,600-ton frigates in 2017; a performance upgrade for three 3,000-ton frigates in 2019; two 3,100-ton patrol vessels in 2022; and six 2,400-ton offshore patrol vessels in 2023.
The CMS and TDL systems will be customized to the Philippines’ complex maritime operating environment, which spans more than 7,600 islands, the company said.
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