Defense affiliates of Hanwha Group will take part in the Brussels European Defence Exhibition (BEDEX 2026) in Brussels, Belgium, to further expand their share in the European market. This is the first time a Korean company is participating in a Belgian defense exhibition where the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters is located.
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems said on the 11th that they will display the interceptor missile and launcher for the long-range surface-to-air guided weapon L-SAM and a multifunction radar (MFR) at the exhibition running from the 12th to the 14th (local time). They will also unveil the "Cheongwang" laser anti-air weapon and a laser armored vehicle.
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems are showcasing an air defense network to enter Belgium. Belgium is currently pursuing the establishment of a multi-layered air defense network as a top national defense priority. Korean-made air defense systems such as L-SAM are weapons systems that many countries, including those in the Middle East, are eyeing.
L-SAM is a long-range surface-to-air guided weapon that intercepts ballistic missiles at altitudes above 40 kilometers using a hard-kill (direct interception) method. Development was completed in 2024, and mass production began last year. It also has the advantage of enabling immediate response to hostile threats. Hanwha Aerospace plans to emphasize that it can provide rapid fielding support tailored to local needs.
Hanwha Aerospace will also make a full-fledged introduction of the Chunmoo multiple-launch precision-guided weapon to the Western European market. Chunmoo was recently adopted by Estonia and Norway after Poland. At this exhibition, it will showcase the Chunmoo launcher and four types of guided rockets (ranges of 80 to 290 kilometers).
A Hanwha Aerospace official said, "Belgium is a key hub for European security, home to NATO headquarters and major European Union (EU) institutions," adding, "We will actively seek avenues of cooperation by leveraging our status as a strategic partner to NATO, built through K9 self-propelled howitzer exports."