[2025 MADEX] Hanwha Systems Unveils "Combat Unmanned Surface Vessel" Model for the First Time

"Loitering Munition Unmanned Surface Vessel" for Swarm Operations Also on Display

Hanwha Systems unveiled a full-scale model of its "combat unmanned surface vessel" for the first time at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX) 2025, which opened at BEXCO in Busan.

On May 28, Hanwha Systems displayed a 3.5-meter-long mock-up, which is one-tenth the size of the actual vessel, at the integrated exhibition hall organized by Hanwha's three defense affiliates: Hanwha Systems, Hanwha Ocean, and Hanwha Aerospace. Hanwha's combat unmanned surface vessel is designed to be optimized for missions together with loitering munitions drones and a variety of armaments.

In the field of unmanned surface vessels, Hanwha Systems is the only company in Korea to possess technologies such as swarm operation, autonomous navigation for wave avoidance, and integrated operation of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) based on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication. The combat unmanned surface vessel will incorporate Hanwha Systems' combat system and MUM-T technology, Hanwha Ocean's special shipbuilding capabilities, and Hanwha Aerospace's expertise in developing remote-controlled weapon stations (RCWS) and guided missile launchers.

Hanwha Systems also showcased a "loitering munition unmanned surface vessel" at this exhibition. Equipped with AI-based target detection and tracking capabilities, the loitering munition unmanned surface vessel can form a swarm and carry out simultaneous attacks on enemy vessels.

A Hanwha Systems representative stated, "International customers are paying attention to the operability and the unique performance of Hanwha's unmanned systems," and added, "We will further expand strategic cooperation with domestic and international clients through Hanwha's unique capabilities."