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Hanwha and Havoc AI Pursue Global Partnership in Unmanned Maritime Systems

HDUSA Press Release
October 29, 2025
Hanwha is accelerating its entry into the U.S. market through a strategic collaboration with U.S.-based autonomy solutions company Havoc AI.
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‘Make American Shipbuilding Great Again’: Korea leans into shipbuilding as it woos Trump

POLITICO
October 27, 2025
President Donald Trump wants more ships made in America. He’s going to need foreign help.
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Hanwha Brings Combat-Proven Artillery Systems to AUSA 2025

HDUSA Press Release
October 9, 2025
Hanwha Defense USA and parent company Hanwha Aerospace will showcase modern artillery and munitions solutions at the Association of the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, Oct 13-15.
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Former PEO, Ships, Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tom Anderson Joins Hanwha Defense USA as President of U.S. Shipbuilding

HDUSA Press Release
October 6, 2025
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and former Program Executive Officer, Ships Tom Anderson has joined Hanwha Defense USA as President of U.S. Shipbuilding.
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Hanwha Appoints Former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor as Global Chief Strategy Officer

HDUSA Press Release
September 22, 2025
Hanwha Group, a global leader in defense, shipbuilding, and energy solutions, has appointed Alex Wong as Global Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to lead the company’s strategic initiatives in international markets.
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Hanwha Defense USA Strengthens Artillery and Munitions Expertise with Key Appointments

HDUSA Press Release
September 4, 2025
Hanwha Defense USA today announced the appointment of two executive leaders, Todd Mueller and Jessica Vanaman, who bring decades of U.S. Army acquisition and modernization experience to the company.
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Shipbuilder Importing South Korean Techniques to American Yard

USNI
July 31, 2025
On the banks of the Delaware River, a bright orange crane visible from the interstate stands above the remnants of a once bustling naval shipyard district. The crane – recently painted with the logo of its new South Korean owners – symbolizes an ambitious revolution in shipbuilding that could take place here.
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A flagging U.S. industry looks for new life in a Philadelphia shipyard

NBC
July 17, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard CEO David Kim, nodding to the gargantuan vessels under construction just off the Delaware River, on Wednesday offered the kind of vision that has brought some optimism back to the U.S. shipbuilding community.
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Hanwha’s Pak & Poppe on K9 Thunder and Army’s Quest for New Artillery

Defense & Aerospace Report
May 2, 2025
Jason Pak and Carl Poppe, the senior director and director of business development for land systems at Hanwha Defense USA join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.
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Press Release

Hanwha Defense USA Expands Team with Strategic Leadership Appointments

HDUSA Press Release
February 14, 2025
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) today announced the appointment of three leaders who will drive strategic growth in new domains and geographies.
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Hanwha eyes another shipyard takeover in US

Korea Herald
October 15, 2024
Hanwha Group is looking to expand its shipbuilding and maritime businesses in the U.S. as contemplates a second American shipyard acquisition.
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S. Korean firms seek to build footholds in US defense market with legacy, high-tech weapons

Korea Times
October 15, 2024
About a dozen South Korean companies on Monday showcased their cutting-edge military products, including an unmanned ground vehicle from HDUSA.
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Ultra I&C and Hanwha USA join forces to advance battlefield management systems

Ultra I&C Press Release
October 15, 2024
Ultra Intelligence & Communications and Hanwha have signed an MOU marking a significant step towards enhancing global defense capabilities through innovative C2 architectures.
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HDUSA and BlueSpace.ai Partner to Bring Proven Autonomous Combat Capability to the Battlefield

HDUSA Press Release
October 14, 2024
Hanwha Defense USA and BlueSpace announced today that the two companies will collaborate closely on state-of-the-art autonomous solutions.
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Hanwha Defense USA Chief Mike Smith Discusses Business Opportunities for Philly Shipyard

Executive Biz
October 11, 2024
HDUSA President and CEO Mike Smith said in a recent interview that Philly Shipyard can help in “building the fleet the Navy needs next."
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Hanwha to showcase advanced K9A2 self-propelled howitzer at AUSA 2024

Defense Industry Europe
October 11, 2024
Hanwha Defense USA and its parent company Hanwha Aerospace will showcase the K9A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer at the AUSA
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Hanwha to showcase K9A2 auto-turret self-propelled howitzer at AUSA 2024

HDUSA Press Release
October 10, 2024
Hanwha Defense USA and its parent company Hanwha Aerospace will exhibit artillery and other defense products at the upcoming Association of the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition.
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PODCAST: Conversation with Hanwha CEO Mike Smith

Defense & Aerospace Report
October 2, 2024
Mike Smith, the president and CEO of Hanwha Defense USA, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss a range of topics.
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South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha makes $100M bid to buy Philly Shipyard

USNI News
June 20, 2024
An American shipyard that builds domestic cargo vessels and training ships for U.S. maritime colleges has agreed to a deal, in which it would be bought by a major South Korean shipbuilder.
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Korea’s Hanwha pursuing Army’s post-ERCA effort, plan to be U.S. land systems prime

Defense Daily
June 3, 2024
Hanwha Defense USA plans to offer its K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer for the Army’s new effort to get after extending the range of its cannon artillery, citing the program as an opportunity to establish its position as a lead U.S. land systems provider.
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Korean Defense Company Focused on Localized Facilities for U.S. Expansion

National Defense
June 3, 2024
The largest defense company in South Korea has a goal to expand its U.S. arm into a prime defense contractor over the next 10 years. A key part of its growth strategy is localizing its manufacturing capabilities.
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PODCAST: Conversation with Hanwha Defense USA's John Kelly

Defense and Aerospace Report
May 15, 2024
John Kelly, the chief executive officer of Hanwha Defense USA, the American arm of the South Korean defense firm discusses his plan to grow the company‘s US footprint over the next decade.
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Australia “Not Concerned” by Possible Hanwha Acquisition of Austal

Maritime Executive
May 1, 2024
The Australian government is not concerned about a possible acquisition of shipbuilder Austal by South Korea’s Hanwha Group and is unlikely to stand in the way of a deal.
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Canberra has no concerns over Hanwha's bid for Austal: Australian defense chief

Korea Times
May 1, 2024
Australia's defense chief said Wednesday his government does not have concerns over Korean defense giant Hanwha Group's bid to acquire Australian shipbuilder Austal.
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BAE Systems selects HDUSA to modernise US Army’s Radford Plant

Army Technology
April 19, 2024
Hanwha Defense USA will provide its expertise in energetics facilities to enhance the manufacturing process for propellants at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
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Hanwha Defense USA has plan to become land systems prime

Breaking Defense
October 11, 2023
The US-based subsidiary of South Korea’s largest defense contractor is laying the groundwork to become a prime supplier for land systems in the US.
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Oshkosh-Hanwha selected as contender for US Army OMFV program

Army Technology
July 25, 2021
The Oshkosh-Hanwha team has been selected as one of the five contenders for the Concept Design Phase of the US Army's OMFV program tasked to replace the M2 Bradley.
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