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Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has entered into a partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for future land combat platforms, according to Yonhap News Agency.
The agreement was formalized during the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh.
Under the arrangement, Hanwha will integrate the C-UAS solutions into its ground platforms, while Frankenburg Technologies will be responsible for developing the guided missiles, launch systems, and fire-control software.
The new system is currently being evaluated for potential integration into Hanwha’s next-generation command-and-armored vehicle, which remains under development.
Kim Dong-hyeon, head of Hanwha Aerospace’s land systems division, stated that the collaboration represents a significant opportunity to enhance the survivability and competitiveness of next-generation land systems against the rising drone threat on future battlefields.
Deepening Defense Cooperation
Hanwha has previously partnered with several Estonian companies, including Milrem Robotics, Nortal, and SensusQ, Yonhap reported.
These collaborations span unmanned ground vehicles, ammunition manufacturing, and broader industrial and technological initiatives.
In addition, Estonia strengthened defense ties with South Korea last year by purchasing the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system to bolster its long-range strike capabilities.
Once deployed, Estonia will become the second European country after Poland to operate the Chunmoo system.
Separately, in 2023, Tallinn signed a 36-million-euro ($38.9 million) contract for 12 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers, with deliveries expected to conclude this year.
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South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has teamed up with Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies to jointly develop counter-drone systems tailored for next-generation land weapon platforms, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The partnership agreement was signed at the World Defense Show 2026 held in Riyadh.
As part of the collaboration, Hanwha will incorporate the counter-UAS capability into its land vehicles, while Frankenburg will design and produce the guided interceptors, launchers, and associated fire-control software.
The capability is under consideration for initial deployment on Hanwha’s in-development next-generation command-and-armored vehicle.
According to Kim Dong-hyeon, who leads Hanwha Aerospace’s land systems division, the partnership is expected to significantly strengthen the resilience and market competitiveness of future ground systems in response to the expanding drone threat.
Growing Estonia–South Korea Defense Links
Hanwha has already built cooperative relationships with Estonian firms such as Milrem Robotics, Nortal, and SensusQ, covering areas from robotic ground systems to ammunition production and technology collaboration.
Estonia further expanded its military cooperation with South Korea last year through the acquisition of the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system, enhancing its long-range firepower capabilities.
With this purchase, Estonia is set to become the second European operator of the Chunmoo, following Poland.
In a separate deal signed in 2023, the Estonian government committed 36 million euros ($38.9 million) to acquire 12 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers, with deliveries scheduled for completion this year.
