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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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Northrop Grumman News04/21/2026
Northrop Grumman and Hanwha Sign MOA to Collaborate on Advanced Reactive Strike Capability
Northrop Grumman and Hanwha Aerospace signed a MOA to collaborate on development of a first stage solid rocket booster for Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Reactive Strike (AReS) capability, a surface-launched, extended-range weapon system enhancing stand-off strike capability in contested environments.
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Press Release04/20/2026
Hanwha and Magnet Defense Formalize MUSV Strategic Partnership
Hanwha and Magnet Defense Formalize MUSV Strategic Partnership
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Press Release04/16/2026
Hanwha to Showcase Shipbuilding & Naval Expertise, Technology at SAS 2026
Hanwha to Showcase Shipbuilding & Naval Expertise, Technology at SAS 2026
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Press Release03/31/2026
Welcome to the Unfair Fight: Hanwha’s Answer to the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Requirement
Welcome to the Unfair Fight: Hanwha’s Answer to the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Requirement
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Press Release03/30/2026
Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Philly Shipyard Awarded First U.S. Navy Subcontract
Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Philly Shipyard Awarded First U.S. Navy Subcontract
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60 Minutes03/22/2026
Collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks
HDUSA CEO Michael Coulter and Hanwha Philly Shipyard CEO David Kim sit down with Lesley Stahl of "60 Minutes" to talk about America's shipbuilding crisis and how Hanwha is investing to revitalize our domestic capacity.
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UNION Press Release03/05/2026
UNION and Hanwha Defense USA Launch Strategic Partnership to Rebuild the West's 155mm Arsenal
UNION Technologies ("UNION") and Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. ("HDUSA") today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate modern, scalable production across the 155mm ecosystem, beginning with metal parts and components and extending into additional areas of collaboration, including energetics.
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Forbes01/29/2026
Collaborative Autonomy Solutions For Contested Environments
The use of unmanned combat systems has evolved in the past 2 decades from a one-off, expensive system launched from expensive platforms, to very low cost autonomous drones ($25-50K), UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles), autonomous ships and ground vehicles.
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Press Release01/28/2026
U.S. Army Awards Lease to Hanwha at Pine Bluff Arsenal
U.S. Army Awards Lease to Hanwha at Pine Bluff Arsenal
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Rebuilding the Fleet01/22/2026
Inside Hanwha Defense's $8 BILLION Bet on American Shipbuilding
Hanwha Defense USA is investing $5 billion to transform American shipbuilding. In this podcast, COO Mike Smith discusses the shipbuilder's plans to expand.
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Press Release01/08/2026
Hanwha and HavocAI Formalize Partnership to Develop 200-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel
Hanwha and HavocAI Formalize Partnership to Develop 200-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel
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Press Release12/18/2025
Hanwha Defense USA Secures Research Agreement with DEVCOM-AC on K9 Family of Self-Propelled Howitzers
Hanwha Defense USA Secures Research Agreement with DEVCOM-AC on K9 Family of Self-Propelled Howitzers
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CNBC12/14/2025
Why U.S. Shipbuilding Collapsed — And The Push To Rebuild It
To look at how shipyards are being revitalized, CNBC traveled to Wisconsin’s Great Lakes region and to one of America's oldest shipyards in Philadelphia.
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NBC News11/04/2025
Trump wants to 'make America shipbuilding great again,' and he's turning to an ally for help
On an island off its southern coast, South Korea is doing the kind of shipbuilding that President Donald Trump envisions for the United States.
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Press Release11/03/2025
Michael Coulter Named as New Head of Hanwha Defense USA
Michael Coulter Named as New Head of Hanwha Defense USA
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Press Release10/29/2025
Hanwha and Havoc AI Pursue Global Partnership in Unmanned Maritime Systems
Hanwha and Havoc AI Pursue Global Partnership in Unmanned Maritime Systems
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POLITICO10/27/2025
‘Make American Shipbuilding Great Again’: Korea leans into shipbuilding as it woos Trump
President Donald Trump wants more ships made in America. He’s going to need foreign help.
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Press Release10/09/2025
Hanwha Brings Combat-Proven Artillery Systems to AUSA 2025
Hanwha Brings Combat-Proven Artillery Systems to AUSA 2025
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Press Release10/06/2025
Former PEO, Ships, Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tom Anderson Joins Hanwha Defense USA as President of U.S. Shipbuilding
Former PEO, Ships, Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tom Anderson Joins Hanwha Defense USA as President of U.S. Shipbuilding
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Press Release09/22/2025
Hanwha Appoints Former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor as Global Chief Strategy Officer
Hanwha Appoints Former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor as Global Chief Strategy Officer
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Press Release09/04/2025
Hanwha Defense USA Strengthens Artillery and Munitions Expertise with Key Appointments
Hanwha Defense USA Strengthens Artillery and Munitions Expertise with Key Appointments
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USNI07/31/2025
Shipbuilder Importing South Korean Techniques to American Yard
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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NBC07/17/2025
A flagging U.S. industry looks for new life in a Philadelphia shipyard
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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Defense & Aerospace Report05/02/2025
Hanwha’s Pak & Poppe on K9 Thunder and Army’s Quest for New Artillery
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 Release02/14/2025
Hanwha Defense USA Expands Team with Strategic Leadership Appointments
Hanwha Defense USA Expands Team with Strategic Leadership Appointments
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Press Release10/15/2024
Ultra I&C and Hanwha USA join forces to advance battlefield management systems
Ultra I&C and Hanwha USA join forces to advance battlefield management systems
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Korea Times10/15/2024
S. Korean firms seek to build footholds in US defense market with legacy, high-tech weapons
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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Korea Herald10/15/2024
Hanwha eyes another shipyard takeover in US
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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Press Release10/14/2024
HDUSA and BlueSpace.ai Partner to Bring Proven Autonomous Combat Capability to the Battlefield
HDUSA and BlueSpace.ai Partner to Bring Proven Autonomous Combat Capability to the Battlefield
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Executive Biz10/11/2024
Hanwha Defense USA Chief Mike Smith Discusses Business Opportunities for Philly Shipyard
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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Defense Industry Europe10/11/2024
Hanwha to showcase advanced K9A2 self-propelled howitzer at AUSA 2024
Hanwha Defense USA and its parent company Hanwha Aerospace will showcase the K9A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer at the AUSA
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Press Release10/10/2024
Hanwha to showcase K9A2 auto-turret self-propelled howitzer at AUSA 2024
Hanwha to showcase K9A2 auto-turret self-propelled howitzer at AUSA 2024
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Defense & Aerospace Report10/02/2024
PODCAST: Conversation with Hanwha CEO Mike Smith
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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USNI News06/20/2024
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha makes $100M bid to buy Philly Shipyard
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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National Defense06/03/2024
Korean Defense Company Focused on Localized Facilities for U.S. Expansion
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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Defense Daily06/03/2024
Korea’s Hanwha pursuing Army’s post-ERCA effort, plan to be U.S. land systems prime
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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Defense and Aerospace Report05/15/2024
PODCAST: Conversation with Hanwha Defense USA's John Kelly
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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Maritime Executive05/01/2024
Australia “Not Concerned” by Possible Hanwha Acquisition of Austal
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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Korea Times05/01/2024
Canberra has no concerns over Hanwha's bid for Austal: Australian defense chief
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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Army Technology04/19/2024
BAE Systems selects HDUSA to modernise US Army’s Radford Plant
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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Breaking Defense10/11/2023
Hanwha Defense USA has plan to become land systems prime
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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Army Technology07/25/2021
Oshkosh-Hanwha selected as contender for US Army OMFV program
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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