Hanwha Aerospace announced that it hosted an event on November 12 at its headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, inviting over 20 mid-level officers from the Army Headquarters for a session on 'Cooperation and Innovation Exchange between the Army and Defense Companies.'
The event aimed to enhance communication between the military and defense companies and explore mutual cooperation strategies. This marks the first time that Army Headquarters officials have visited a defense company directly.
During the event, CEO Lee Boo-hwan delivered a lecture on the topic of 'Current Status of the Defense Market and the Future of K-Defense.' He emphasized the need for the development of export support policies, the cultivation of advanced defense technologies, and collaboration among the military, government, and private sectors to elevate South Korea to one of the top four global defense exporters.
Lee proposed establishing a one-stop export cooperation system that combines the military's operational experience with weapon systems, the government's defense diplomacy, and the business development capabilities of companies.
Hanwha Aerospace plans to expand its exchanges with the military and strengthen cooperation for the timely supply of advanced weapon systems as a result of this event.
Lee stated, 'The know-how and trust of the military, which operates weapon systems, serve as the most reliable performance guarantee for overseas customers,' adding that the operational achievements of domestic weapon systems should be leveraged to enhance export competitiveness.
Additionally, Hanwha Aerospace was selected as the final contractor for the multi-purpose unmanned vehicle procurement project promoted by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration in July.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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