March 11, 2026. Hanwha aims to present its integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities and to furtherstrengthen its foothold in the European defense market, building on strategic partnerships forgedthrough K9 self-propelled howitzer exports and other programs across NATO member states.
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A centerpiece of Hanwha’s exhibition will be the L-SAM, a long-range surface-to-air missile systemdesigned to engage ballistic missiles in the upper tier of the terminal phase at altitudes above 40 km.The system employs hit-to-kill technology, using kinetic energy to directly strike incoming targets — amethod that delivers greater precision and destructive effectiveness than blast-fragmentationapproaches and is currently fielded by only a handful of nations.
The L-SAM completed development in 2024 and entered mass production last year. By interceptinghigh-speed ballistic missiles at high altitudes, the system enables an immediate response to enemythreats. Hanwha plans to actively highlight its capabilities to provide rapid deployment support tailoredto European nations, which are currently accelerating the reinforcement of their air defense systems.
Hanwha Aerospace will display the L-SAM Anti-Ballistic Missile and launcher, while Hanwha Systemswill present the L-SAM’s multi-function radar (MFR), capable of simultaneously detecting and trackingboth ballistic missiles and aircraft. Hanwha Systems will also exhibit both stationary and mobile laserweapon systems, together demonstrating Hanwha’s ability to deliver layered air defense coverage fromshort range to long range.
Hanwha Aerospace will also introduce the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher system to the WesternEuropean market. The Chunmoo is a wheeled, highly mobile platform capable of firing a family of guidedmunitions covering a range of engagement distances. Its operator base among NATO member stateshas expanded in recent years from Poland to Estonia and Norway. At BEDEX, Hanwha Aerospace willdisplay the Chunmoo launcher alongside four types of guided missiles designed for different ranges andmission profiles.
A Hanwha representative said, Through BEDEX 2026, we aim to demonstrate the full spectrum ofHanwha’s air defense and ground firepower capabilities to the European market and to actively explorepartnerships that contribute to the defense readiness of NATO member states.
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