Investing to Revitalize
Hanwha is accelerating the goals of a safer, stronger nation
At HDUSA, we are strengthening the Defense Industrial Base by bringing proven, battle-tested systems across land, sea, and air to the American warfighter.
Accelerate industrial base growth
We believe in transferring technology to strengthen local production capability and the U.S. Defense Industrial Base.
Arm warfighters across alliances
We supply advanced systems common to American allies and partners across Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
Deliver on time and at scale
We are never late and never over budget. That's our culture and mission.
Advanced technology & efficient production. In America.
We're localizing production, modernizing facilities, creating jobs, and answering the call to rebuild America's arsenal.
Docked in Philly
Reviving America's most historic shipyard
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is an ideal site to rebuild the U.S. maritime industrial base, with its proven large-scale production capabilities, a skilled American workforce, and modern infrastructure.
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Press Release09/21/2026
Hanwha Defense USA to Locate Munitions Manufacturing Campus at Pine Bluff Arsenal
Hanwha Defense USA has announced plans to locate its new Hanwha Advanced Manufacturing Campus at the U.S. Army Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) in Arkansas. The munitions facility represents a capital investment of $2.2 billion and is expected to create close to 400 jobs over seven years.
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Press Release09/09/2026
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao Tours Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI) hosted the Honorable Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy, at the shipyard on Sept. 9.
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Press Release09/02/2026
Hanwha Aerospace Hosts U.S. Army's Senior Acquisition Leadership at Defense Production Sites
The Honorable Brent G. Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, and his delegation visited Hanwha Aerospace's defense production sites in Changwon on August 26 to review the company's manufacturing capabilities across artillery, rocket systems and other land defense platforms.
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Press Release08/18/2026
Hanwha Wins U.S. Army Mobile Tactical Cannon Contract
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) announced that it has won a contract from the U.S. Army to deliver prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers (K9MH) for the Army’s new Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The agreement provides for the accelerated delivery of six prototype MTC systems, with an option for an additional 12. This award marks HDUSA’s first major contract with the U.S. Army.
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Press Release08/10/2026
Hanwha Defense USA Statement on Offer to Austal
Hanwha Defense USA has made a preliminary, non-binding offer to acquire Austal’s U.S. business.
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Press Release04/30/2026
Hanwha Invests in U.S. Production of K9 Mobile Howitzer
Hanwha Invests in U.S. Production of K9 Mobile Howitzer
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