Hanwha Group said on the 9th that its three defense affiliates participated in the Saudi defense exhibition (WDS 2026) held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on the 8th local time.
According to Hanwha Group, the three companies—Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Ocean, and Hanwha Systems—set up a joint pavilion and unveiled a defense export package that spans land, sea, air, and space. The three companies' pavilion totals 677 square meters, including 50 square meters of outdoor exhibition space, the largest ever.
The three Hanwha companies led this exhibition with future integrated weapon systems incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology and a network-centric battlefield solution. In particular, they proposed a localization-focused cooperation model that can substantively support Saudi Arabia's national development strategy "Vision 2030," and are moving to strengthen strategic partnerships in the Middle East market's security and economic institutional sectors.
Hanwha Systems unveiled its multi-mission radar (MMR) for the first time. Hanwha Systems said it was developed to respond precisely to a range of low-altitude aerial threats that are major dangers in modern battlefield environments, including drones, manned aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and rockets, artillery, and mortars (RAM). It also showcased the Cheongwang laser air-defense weapon tailored to the Middle East market, where interest in air-defense weapons is high.
Hanwha Systems also showcased the "Smart Battleship," which embodies a new concept for future naval power. The Smart Battleship applies advanced technologies such as an AI-based intelligent combat system, an intelligent integrated machinery control system capable of monitoring propulsion system status and predicting failures, and stealth design. It presents a next-generation warship paradigm through software-based intelligence and automation.
Hanwha Aerospace unveiled for the first time at this exhibition the "loitering precision-guided munition (L-PGPW)," in which AI independently scouts, identifies, and strikes targets. This is the Middle East version of the Cheongung multiple launch rocket. The K9A1 is fitted with Korea's 1,000-horsepower-class STX Engine diesel engine and was built as a customized model for export to Saudi Arabia. The Tigon wheeled armored vehicle, optimized for desert terrain, was also introduced.