Riyadh: Hanwha Group and Hyundai Rotem Co. of South Korea have showcased a wide array of weapon systems spanning land, sea, and air domains at a major arms exhibition in Saudi Arabia, the companies said Monday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Hanwha's three affiliates-Hanwha Aerospace Co., Hanwha Systems Co., and Hanwha Ocean Co.-have set up a 677-square-meter joint booth at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, currently underway in Riyadh until Thursday (local time). Hanwha Aerospace unveiled a laser-guided precision weapon (L-PGW) enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) for autonomously detecting and striking targets. It also presented a K9A1 self-propelled howitzer tailored for Saudi Arabia, featuring a 1,000-horsepower diesel engine from STX Engine and its Tigon armored vehicle optimized for desert operations.
Hanwha Systems introduced its multi-mission radar (MMR), designed to address complex low-altitude threats such as drones and manned and unmanned aircraft. Additionally, the company displayed its air defense lineup, featuring the Block-I laser-based air defense weapon. Hanwha Ocean, the group's shipbuilding unit, highlighted its integrated naval solutions, including submarines and surface combat vessels, with models such as the 3,600-ton Jangbogo-III Batch-II submarine, launched in October last year.
Hyundai Rotem presented the HR-Sherpa, a multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle equipped with a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS). It also showcased its hydrogen fuel cell-based unmanned mobility platform, named Black Veil, for the first time overseas.
In addition, LIG Nex1 Co., a South Korean precision-guided missiles and weapons manufacturer, announced its participation in WDS 2026, showcasing its Cheongung surface-to-air missile and the long-range L-SAM air defense system, among other offerings.