SEOUL, November 12 (AJP) - South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace said on Wednesday that it has received the highest possible rating in a global assessment of research and development capabilities.
The company earned a Level 5 certification under Version 3.0 of the Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI, a global standard developed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense. The designation represents a benchmark for advanced quality management and continuous improvement in complex engineering and software systems.
Level 5 certification, rarely achieved even among top-tier defense contractors, indicates that Hanwha Aerospace operates with highly optimized R&D processes and a culture of systematic performance improvement, the company said.
The certification covers the company’s core defense operations, including ground weapon systems, precision-guided munitions, and energy storage systems for submarines — all key components of South Korea’s growing defense export portfolio.
“The quality of defense products is directly tied to national security, making rigorous management systems as vital as technical innovation,” Hanwha Aerospace said in a press release. “We will continue to strengthen our R&D management to become a trusted global defense partner.”
Hanwha Aerospace has emerged as a central player in South Korea’s efforts to expand its defense and aerospace industries. The company supplies engines, propulsion systems, and precision components to both domestic and international defense programs, while also investing in next-generation technologies such as space launch vehicles and urban air mobility.
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