□ Surface ships, submarines, and unmanned command vessels equipped with future, not current, technologies on display
□ Leading the future of K-defense maritime systems with differentiated next-generation technological capabilities
Hanwha Ocean is unveiling a wide lineup of next-generation naval vessels, integrating state-of-the-art technologies across surface ships, submarines, and unmanned platforms, at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX 2025).
Starting Wednesday at BEXCO in Busan, Hanwha Ocean will showcase naval vessels embedded with future technologies, not those currently in use. The vessels being introduced at MADEX 2025 showcase Hanwha Ocean’s technological prowess, comprising a total of 17 models: 10 unmanned vessels, 4 surface ships, and 3 submarines, presented through physical display models and digital mock-ups.
In the unmanned vessel segment, Hanwha will exhibit combat-type Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and a Manned-Unmanned Integrated Command and Control Ship. Of particular note is the command and control ship, a strategic asset designed to implement the Navy’s Smart Navy vision through the Navy Sea GHOST, a complex manned-unmanned combat system. This vessel can deploy and control a variety of manned and unmanned assets to execute maritime operations.
In the surface ship segment, Hanwha is debuting a next-generation destroyer and a new-class frigate with enhanced ballistic missile interception capabilities. The destroyer features future technologies, including an electric propulsion system, an integrated mast, an advanced hull form, an integrated network, a smart bridge, and smart systems designed to reduce crew requirements.
In the submarine segment, Hanwha Ocean is exhibiting models of 3,000-ton, 2,000-ton, and future-concept submarines, targeting both domestic and international markets. The 3,600-ton submarine, currently attracting interest from countries like Poland and Canada, is the world’s first to feature both an Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system and lithium-ion batteries, providing the longest submerged endurance among existing diesel-powered submarines.
The newly unveiled future submarine incorporates advanced technologies, including an angular stealth hull for minimal acoustic detection, horizontal launch systems for unmanned operations, and a rim-driven propulsion system designed for silent operation. This represents a significant milestone, as it sets the standard for the world’s highest-specification, undetectable, silent submarines in the global market. Hanwha Ocean plans to use this model as a baseline for customized design and construction based on the needs of purchasing countries.
Hanwha Ocean’s future-oriented naval vessels showcased at MADEX 2025 are expected to offer visitors a glimpse into the pinnacle of naval technologies designed for the future beyond the present.
In addition, Hanwha Ocean, the first Korean company to successfully execute a U.S. Navy MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) project, has established its Total Operation & Maintenance Management System (TOMMS) to enhance future competitiveness. TOMMS is a customer-tailored solution for managing the full life cycle of naval vessels and is expected to boost customer satisfaction across various MRO projects.
Kim Il Hong, Executive Vice President of Special Ship Design at Hanwha Ocean, stated that this exhibition focuses not on previously developed vessels but on future naval platforms embedded with next-generation technologies. He added that Hanwha would gather feedback from the Navy and other experts to inform future ship development, emphasizing the company’s aim to maintain its edge as a powerhouse in naval shipbuilding, with total capabilities spanning from export vessel design and construction to MRO.
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