US Army acquisition chief visits Hanwha Aerospace in Changwon
The U.S. Army’s top acquisition official visited Hanwha Aerospace’s defense production sites in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, Aug. 26 to review the company’s manufacturing capabilities for artillery, rocket systems and other land-based defense platforms. Brent Ingraham, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology, led the delegation during the visit. His visit…
On August 26, the U.S. Army's chief acquisition official paid a visit to Hanwha Aerospace's defense production facilities in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. Assistant Secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology Brent Ingraham led the delegation during the site tour. The visit came after Hanwha entered a deal with the U.S. Army on August 18 to supply six prototype systems for the Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with an option to acquire a total of 12 additional systems.
During the delegation's tour, they inspected Hanwha's K9 production line, where the company manufactures K9MH systems. The U.S. Army delegation observed various automated processes in the production of Hanwha's artillery systems, such as robotic welding. They also witnessed mobility demonstrations of the K9MH and K9A1 self-propelled howitzers, as well as a demonstration of the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher.
In addition to reviewing Hanwha's land-based defense systems, the delegation assessed the company's broader portfolio of manufacturing capabilities and global product offerings.
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