Hanwha Systems has signed its first-ever contract to supply fire direction and control systems for armored vehicles and artillery to Egypt, marking a historic milestone for Korean defense exports. The agreement positions the company as a key player in the global arms control systems market.
Traditionally, countries importing armored vehicles rely on their own domestically developed arms control systems due to unique operational requirements. However, Hanwha Systems has successfully broken this mold by winning the trust of the Egyptian defense sector.
The contract includes supplying fire direction systems for 51 K11 armored vehicles and fire control systems for 216 K9A1 self-propelled howitzers. Valued at 30.5 billion won ($20.72 million) and 44.3 billion won ($30.1 million) respectively, the systems will be delivered between 2025 and 2028.
Advanced Systems for Strategic Operations
Hanwha Systems’ fire direction systems play a critical role in transmitting essential tactical data, such as target identification and firing commands, to the K9A1 howitzers. Meanwhile, the fire control systems function as advanced ballistic computers, enabling precise calculations and predictions of target movements.
In response to Egypt’s specific defense needs, Hanwha Systems will provide customized solutions designed to enhance coastal artillery capabilities against potential maritime threats—a vital requirement given Egypt’s strategic location along the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Expanding Global Reach
An official from Hanwha Systems highlighted the significance of the deal, stating, “This achievement marks our first foray into the Middle Eastern market with our fire direction and control systems. It underscores the reliability and competitiveness of Korean defense technologies on a global scale.”
The company aims to use this breakthrough as a springboard to secure further international contracts and diversify its portfolio of exported defense solutions.
The details were shared by Lee Min-hyung from Korea Times.