Hyundai Rotem is showcasing advanced defense technology aimed at protecting lives at the world's largest defense exhibition.
The company announced on June 15 that it will participate in Eurosatory 2026, taking place in Paris, France, from June 15 to 19.
Eurosatory is the largest defense exhibition globally, featuring around 2,100 companies from approximately 70 countries this year. Hyundai Rotem is collaborating with Hyundai Wia to form a unified exhibition space for the Hyundai Motor Group to enhance its global sales efforts.
Under the theme "Powering the Future of Defense," Hyundai Rotem aims to lead the future of global defense through AI technology, encompassing products, technologies, ecosystems, and partnerships.
The highlight of this exhibition is the debut of the AI-based unmanned turret counter-drone (C-UAS) multi-layered defense system and the export model of the K2 tank. Additionally, the lineup includes wheeled armored vehicles and the multipurpose unmanned vehicle HR-SHERPA.
The unmanned turret counter-drone multi-layered defense system employs advanced AI technology. It automatically analyzes various scenarios involving threats such as enemy drones, assessing their type, distance, and altitude through AI detection and identification algorithms, enabling optimal protective performance to safeguard lives.
This multi-layered defense system integrates both soft-kill and hard-kill methods based on an unmanned turret platform. Threats are detected from a distance using radar and reconnaissance drones, while AI classifies the threat level in real-time, initiating a first-line neutralization using jammers.
Moreover, the system can customize responses based on various mission equipment, including direct-collision drones, unmanned turret firing, and active protection systems (APS), effectively addressing global counter-drone defense demands.
Synergies with the ground weapon systems lineup are also anticipated. The integration of tanks, armored vehicles, and unmanned systems into the multi-layered defense system is expected to broaden tactical operations and maximize survivability. A model featuring the unmanned turret counter-drone multi-layered defense system mounted on a wheeled armored vehicle, along with a video introducing the multi-layered defense concept, will also be displayed to enhance understanding of practical operations.
The K2 tank will showcase an export model concept, aiming to expand its presence in the global market. It highlights the advantages of the K2 tank, which offers a wide range of performance enhancements tailored to modern battlefield requirements, including remote weapon stations (RCWS), active protection systems, and drone jammers.
Hyundai Rotem will also present its vision for the future of the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) operational system at the exhibition. MUM-T is a concept where manned combat systems and unmanned platforms collaborate in real-time through an AI network, representing a core direction for Hyundai Rotem's ground power development.
The multipurpose unmanned vehicle HR-SHERPA will be featured as part of the MUM-T display. HR-SHERPA can be equipped with various devices depending on the mission and is capable of remote and autonomous operation.
Hyundai Rotem plans to showcase various models of HR-SHERPA to target the evolving global defense market, which is shifting towards manned-unmanned integrated systems. The HR-SHERPA models will be equipped with surveillance and reconnaissance devices, drones, and anti-tank missiles, actively responding to diverse customer requirements. HR-SHERPA is also expanding its range into civilian sectors, including unmanned firefighting robots for fire suppression.
A Hyundai Rotem representative stated, "By securing capabilities in AI-based protective solutions like the multi-layered defense system, we aim to strengthen our business portfolio and enhance our position in the global market. We will continue to advance key technologies for protection and unmanned systems to lead the industry."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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