HD Construction Equipment will work with the Korea Army to advance unmanned construction equipment technology. The goal is to respond to changes in the military's construction equipment operating environment due to declining troop numbers and to apply unmanned autonomy technology in the field to build a stable operating system.

HD Construction Equipment said on the 5th it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the 3rd at Gyeryongdae with the Army Headquarters for technology exchange on unmanned construction equipment and the training of maintenance personnel. The signing was attended by President Moon Jae-young of HD Construction Equipment and Logistics Staff Officer Ha Heon-cheol of the Army Headquarters.

President Moon Jae-young of ##HD Construction Equipment## (right) and Major General Ha Heon-cheol, Army Headquarters Logistics Staff Chief, pose for a commemorative photo after signing a memorandum of understanding at ##Gyeryongdae## on the 3rd to promote technology exchange, including unmanned construction equipment for the Army-##HD Construction Equipment##, and to cultivate maintenance personnel. /Courtesy of ##HD Construction Equipment##

The two sides will pursue technology exchange so unmanned construction machinery can be used for war damage recovery, construction and reinforcement of operational facilities, and support at disaster sites. They will also cooperate on building an integrated control system that can operate multiple manned and unmanned machines simultaneously. Through this, they will look for ways to reduce the burden of personnel deployment at operational or disaster response sites and improve equipment operating efficiency.

They will also explore ways to cooperate on training maintenance personnel. HD Construction Equipment will support specialized maintenance training for construction equipment operated by the Army, and the Army will provide security education and tour opportunities for HD Construction Equipment executives and employees.

Earlier, at the global training center in Eumseong, North Chungcheong, HD Construction Equipment demonstrated unmanned equipment to Army logistics and engineering officials and discussed ways to develop unmanned special equipment that can be used in operations and civilian support. It is also expanding the application of related technologies by conducting demonstrations of unmanned autonomous excavators at major construction sites and mines in Europe.

Meanwhile, at the signing ceremony, HD Construction Equipment delivered 20 million won to the Army to support the families of fallen and deceased service members.

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