HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (CEO Han Young-seok, Lee Sang-gyun) announced that they participated in the ‘6th International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX 7)’ held at the 9st exhibition hall in BEXCO, Busan from June 1 (Wed) to 13 (Fri). .
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries was established in 1972 based on the modern spirit of ‘creative foreknowledge’, ‘active will’ and ‘strong drive’. At the same time as the construction of the shipyard, the first two super-large oil tankers were built, and shipbuilding was completed with the completion of the shipyard in 2, and within 1974 years of its establishment, it became the world’s No. 10 shipyard. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries emphasized that it has entered the offshore and engine machinery business with the experience and technology accumulated through the shipbuilding business and has grown into a comprehensive heavy industry company, leading the global shipbuilding and offshore market and contributing to the development of the national economy.
In particular, the special vessel division has been providing maritime security solutions to customers for nearly 50 years with experienced personnel and modern facilities. As an accredited defense contractor and engineering consultant, we design and build modern and reliable naval vessels by applying the latest technology based on our proven technology and rich experience.
In this exhibition, △KDDX, a next-generation Korean destroyer to which an integrated electric propulsion system was applied for the first time in Korea, △AI-based marine manned/unmanned combined system unmanned power command and control ship, △Korea’s latest flagship frigate Ulsan-class Batch-III, △CATOBAR-type Korean aircraft carrier Nine models of major ships designed and built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, such as the improvement plan and △export standard OPV HDP-2200, were exhibited.
The unmanned power command and control vessel, unveiled for the first time at MADEX 2023, is a state-of-the-art technology capable of performing unmanned reconnaissance missions at sea, underwater, and in the air using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), and unmanned submersibles (UUVs). It’s a trap. An official explained that it was developed to become a partner in the manned/unmanned complex system construction project promoted by the Navy by preemptively proposing the concept of an unmanned power command and control ship.
The Korean aircraft carrier unveiled together is a model developed from a light carrier that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries completed concept research in 2020. It was designed to expand the length, width, and width of the light aircraft carrier and enable the operation of the CATOBAR method instead of the vertical take-off and landing method. By applying the electronic catapult system (EMALS) and the next-generation forced landing system (AAG), it can mount a domestically developed carrier-based aircraft (KF-21N).
An official from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said, “As a leading company in the construction of a strong maritime force based on manned and unmanned complex systems and ‘expanding K-defense to the sea’, a leading role in the establishment of manned and unmanned complex systems promoted by the Korean Navy with excellent technology and a leading role in exporting defense products. I came here to introduce HD Hyundai Heavy Industries as a solution partner for
He also introduced his recent projects. Representatively, basic design for the KDDX project for the next-generation Korean destroyer, basic design and construction for the Ulsan-class Batch-III frigate, which is Korea’s latest flagship escort, were carried out. All three Aegis destroyer Gwanggaeto-III Batch-II are also being built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. . Overseas, we have received orders for New Zealand logistics support ships, Philippine frigates, and Philippine patrol ships, and are currently building and receiving orders for six distant coast guard ships in the Philippines.
On the other hand, MADEX 2023 is a ‘defense exhibition and government subsidy-supported exhibition (Korea Defense Industry Promotion Association)’ for publicity and export promotion of defense and export companies. , Busan Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Industry Cooperative, Gyeongyeon Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Bexco Co., Ltd. operated. Exhibition period ▲ Ships, submarines, maritime defense systems and equipment ▲ Marine equipment, marine exploration vessels and special vessels ▲ Defense industry-related products and technologies ▲ Engines and navigation systems ▲ Shipyards, shipbuilding equipment and materials ▲ Security systems and equipment ▲ Communication systems and equipment ▲ Logistics procurement Items ▲Maritime rescue and rescue equipment ▲Maritime safety-related products ▲Maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles ▲GPS, GIS and IT ▲Amphibious assault vehicles, tanks, self-propelled artillery ▲Inflatable boats (IBS) and high-speed boats (RIB) were introduced. Seminars and side events include ▲business meetings with overseas naval delegations ▲reception on board ships ▲seminars on ship technology and weapons systems ▲events to unveil ships ▲military band and honor guard performances.
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