Hyundai Wia announced on the 11th that it participated in the international aerospace exhibition FIDAE 2024 held in Santiago, Chile, showcasing advanced weapon systems. This event is the largest defense industry exhibition in Latin America, which opened on the 9th (local time) and will be held for six days.
The company exhibited a mobility-enhanced artillery system in the form of a mockup (display model). A representative example is the 105mm self-propelled howitzer, which is made lightweight to be mounted and operated on vehicles. This weapon system is being developed through the Defense Rapid Acquisition Technology Institute and the Rapid Research and Development Project, increasing range and reducing weight compared to existing self-propelled howitzers.
Hyundai Wia's exhibition booth at the international aerospace exhibition 'FIDAE 2024' held in Santiago, Chile from the 9th [Photo by Hyundai Wia]
A vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar mockup was also showcased. This weapon, mainly used by infantry, is being developed to be mounted on small tactical vehicles for rapid deployment to the battlefield. The goal is to complete development within this year. In addition, armament assemblies of the K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzer, as well as naval guns, were introduced through exhibits and promotional videos.
Hyundai Wia announced its goal to increase exports of artillery systems locally after this exhibition. It expects that the defense cooperation agreement between South Korea and Chile signed last year will help expand its business in the local market.
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