Hanwha Systems has presented its future technology capabilities that will lead advanced defense through hyper-connected, hyper-intelligent, and hyper-converged integrated solutions that connect all ground, air, marine, and space platforms.

Hanwha Systems participated in the '2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2023)' held at Seoul Airport from the 17th to the 22nd.

At the exhibition, Hanwha Systems showcased its major defense technologies, including space, aviation, anti-drone systems, integrated battlefield systems, and multi-function radars.

Looking at the major entries, the 'ultra-small SAR radar' that can obtain image information day and night and in bad weather, the 'ultra-small IR satellite' that can monitor missiles and other security threats to South Korea in real time, and the communication system that can build a military low-orbit communication satellite network attracted attention.

In particular, with regard to low-orbit communication satellite network solutions, Hanwha Systems expects to be able to quickly build a space internet network by utilizing OneWeb’s satellite network.

Through a multi-layer, hyper-connected network that integrates satellite and terrestrial networks, smooth operation of manned and unmanned complex systems is possible, and communication services are provided without interruption even in disaster and emergency situations.We hope to be able to provide you with the service.

Hanwha Systems is building a 'hyper-connected solution' that shares real-time battlefield situations on the ground, sea, and air detected by ultra-small SAR satellites through a low-orbit communication satellite network. Hanwha Systems is also preparing a hybrid 'Maritime Satcom Service (MASS)' that combines low-orbit and geostationary satellite communications and terrestrial networks (LTE).

Additionally, the exhibition also introduced Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), a next-generation defense air mobility vehicle utilizing UAM technology.

The air mobility aircraft 'Butterfly', which is being developed in collaboration with the U.S. company Overair, can be used for a variety of purposes in the defense sector, including transporting personnel and supplies, surveillance and reconnaissance, dropping flares, and transporting patients, based on its vertical takeoff and landing and low-noise and high-mobility technology characteristics.

Through this military usability and identification of essential modification elements, Hanwha Systems is preparing to develop the next-generation defense air mobility vehicle AAM aircraft with Overair.

At this exhibition, Hanwha Systems also presented its own anti-drone system, the 'Drone Complex Protection System' solution, to defend important areas from threats posed by North Korean small drones infiltrating the airspace.

The 'drone composite defense system' consisting of △Radar for detection △Thermal imaging equipment (EO/IR) for identification △Jammer for striking △Drone Hunter △Integrated operation device can track and identify small drone targets when they are detected, neutralize them through jamming, and even capture the drone.

Hanwha Systems is a militaryIn addition to the 'Drone Complex Protection System' against threats from small unmanned aerial vehicles, the company is expanding its business to include an urban anti-drone capture system and diversifying its product line to enter the export market in the future.

In the radar zone, three types of air defense radars were exhibited, including △export-type multi-function radar △long-range surface-to-air guided weapon system multi-function radar △multi-target simultaneous engagement multi-function radar, and △AESA radar mounted on Korean fighter jets.

The export-type multi-function radar is Korea's first 3D phased array 'multi-function radar' that can detect, track, identify enemy targets, and guide missiles in all directions with a single radar.

It can perform detection, tracking, friend/foe identification, and anti-ship warfare against medium-range target aircraft, and can perform complex missions such as capturing, tracking, and communicating with interceptor missiles through a single radar. In particular, it has secured technological competitiveness by applying an active electronically scanned array (AESA) antenna equivalent to the latest technology of advanced countries overseas.

The long-range surface-to-air guided weapon system multi-function radar performs multi-functional complex missions with a single radar, including: △detection of aircraft and ballistic missile targets; △tracking and aircraft friend-or-foe identification; △response to jammers; and △engagement functions such as guided missile capture, tracking, and communications.

The 'Multi-target Simultaneous Engagement Multi-Function Radar (MFR)', which Hanwha Systems is developing together with the Agency for Defense Development, uses an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to detect and track multiple targets simultaneously. Accordingly, it is expected that it will be possible to protect key domestic facilities by detecting, tracking, and intercepting long-range artillery shells flying in swarms in real time.

Hanwha Systems is developing an AESA radar to be installed on the Korean fighter jet (KF-21) in cooperation with the Agency for Defense Development. It successfully completed performance verification by installing it on the KF-21 prototype in May, and has been provisionally judged as suitable for combat use, and is preparing for mass production early next year.

AESA radar is a cutting-edge radar that determines the survival of fighter jets and the outcome of battles in modern air combat. It is a key piece of equipment for future fighter jets that performs various missions, such as detecting, tracking, and forming images of air and ground targets.

At this exhibition, Hanwha Systems presented a new AESA radar model that applies a smaller and lighter transmit/receive module (TRM) technology and air-cooled antenna technology compared to existing equipment.

A Hanwha Systems official said, “We plan to continue to expand our export channels by securing a product line that can be applied to various aircraft in the future and to prove to the world the excellence of South Korea’s radar technology.”