"'K-defense' targets Africa and the Middle East… Showcasing advanced technologies at the international defense exhibition 'IDEX 2025'"
South Korean defense companies are showcasing the power of "K-defense" at the largest international defense exhibition in Africa and the Middle East. According to the industry on the 17th, Hyundai Motor Group and Hanwha Group's defense subsidiaries are participating in the international defense exhibition "IDEX 2025" to showcase advanced technologies. Kia will unveil the Medium Standard Vehicle (KMTV) bonnet-type bare chassis, the Small Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) two-seat cargo, and the Tasman. Kia's medium standard vehicle is set to replace the existing 2½-ton and 5-ton military standard vehicles, and it is scheduled to be supplied to the Korean military starting in June this year. Equipped with various convenience features such as front and rear cameras and navigation, this vehicle ensures safer transportation of personnel and supplies. It has capabilities like fording a 1-meter-deep river, climbing a 60% grade (both forward and backward), handling a 40% side slope, and a transport capacity of up to 25 passengers. The medium standard vehicle bonnet-type bare chassis is made up of just the frame and engine, allowing it to be customized into various forms depending on its specialized use. The small tactical vehicle two-seat cargo is designed to help secure safe military mobility in various environments, with capabilities such as fording a river with a depth of 760 mm, handling a 60% grade, navigating a 40% side slope, starting in temperatures as low as -32°C, and having electromagnetic shielding. The Tasman, the brand's first true pickup, will be showcased as a dedicated show car with various special features tailored to the local environment, including a desert-colored matte paint, snorkel, and front bumper with fire extinguishing capabilities. "Exhibition booth of Hyundai Wia at IDEX 2025, held at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Center in the UAE on February 17 (local time) / Hyundai Wia" 4o mini Hyundai Wia is participating in the exhibition for the first time, unveiling a range of mobile artillery systems in the form of mockups (display models). The mobile artillery system is a weapon system that reduces the weight of existing products and significantly improves mobility by being mounted on vehicles. A representative example is the "lightweight 105mm self-propelled howitzer" mounted on a small tactical vehicle. This lightweight 105mm self-propelled howitzer was developed through the rapid research and development project by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), and it boasts a maximum range of about 14 kilometers, longer than traditional self-propelled howitzers. Also on display are mockups of tactical vehicle-based future weapon systems, such as the vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar for rapid fire support in infantry combat and the vehicle-m Hanwha Group's defense subsidiaries are showcasing key technologies of the Korean Integrated Multi-Layered Air Defense Solution. Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems are displaying advanced air defense capabilities, including key components such as multi-function radars (MFR), guided missiles, and launchers. These include the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System (L-SAM), known as the "Korean THAAD," the Korean Iron Dome Long-Range Artillery Intercept System (LAMD), and the Korean Patriot Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System (M-SAM). The L-SAM is a surface-to-air defense system capable of tracking and intercepting incoming enemy missiles from much longer distances than any other air defense system currently held by the Korean military, enabling early destruction of the threats. At this exhibition, the companies showcased the key technologies of the multi-layered air defense solution, including the multi-function radar (MFR), launchers, and guided missiles, which are essential for the operation of L-SAM. The L-SAM guided missile, developed jointly by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Hanwha Aerospace, features a multi-pulse propulsion system that generates stepwise thrust to reach stratospheric altitudes with low air density. Additionally, it is equipped with a Dual-Axis Control System (DACS) that precisely controls the missile's posture with minute gas ejection, even at high altitudes where the air is thin. Hanwha Aerospace showcased a K9 self-propelled howitzer equipped with a domestically produced engine. The K9, which is powered by a 1,000-horsepower diesel engine, recently passed durability tests in Egypt and will begin full-scale production in Egypt later this year. In 2022, Hanwha Aerospace signed a package export contract worth 2 trillion KRW with the Egyptian government, which includes the K9, K10 ammunition carrier, K11 fire control command vehicle, and other systems. ChatGPT를 사용하여 번역한 기사입니다.
