SEOUL, December 01 (AJP) - Hanwha Aerospace said Monday it is participating in the Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX) 2025, which runs from Dec. 1–4 in Cairo, showcasing a range of artillery and air-defense systems.
The South Korean defense manufacturer is highlighting its K9 self-propelled howitzer, set to enter service with Egypt from 2026 under a major contract. More than 450 companies are taking part in the exhibition, which is expected to draw around 40,000 visitors.
At the center of Hanwha’s display is the Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system, capable of firing munitions with ranges between 80 km and 290 km. The company is also presenting the Chunmoo 2.0 anti-ship ballistic missile, designed to engage moving naval targets.
Hanwha is exhibiting a model of the K9 package included in its 2 trillion won deal with Egypt signed in 2022. The package covers K9 howitzers for coastal defense, precision-guided munitions, and the K11 fire control vehicle, equipped with electro-optical tracking and radar.
Deliveries of the K9 systems to the Egyptian Armed Forces will begin in the first quarter of 2026. The platforms will feature a domestically developed 1,000-horsepower engine and will be assembled locally in Egypt with components supplied by South Korean partners.
The company is also proposing a suite of integrated air-defense assets for the Egyptian military, including the L-SAM long-range interceptor, a 40mm unmanned air-defense system, short-range drone launchers, and the Cheongeom surface-to-surface guided missile.
“Through strengthened defense cooperation with Egypt, we aim to advance the defense ecosystems of both countries,” said Sung Il, head of Hanwha Aerospace’s Middle East and Africa division. “We are committed to expanding our presence in the MENA market with proven solutions like the K9 and Chunmoo.”
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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