Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has entered into a partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for future land combat platforms, according to Yonhap News Agency.
The agreement was formalized during the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh.
Under the arrangement, Hanwha will integrate the C-UAS solutions into its ground platforms, while Frankenburg Technologies will be responsible for developing the guided missiles, launch systems, and fire-control software.
The new system is currently being evaluated for potential integration into Hanwha’s next-generation command-and-armored vehicle, which remains under development.
Kim Dong-hyeon, head of Hanwha Aerospace’s land systems division, stated that the collaboration represents a significant opportunity to enhance the survivability and competitiveness of next-generation land systems against the rising drone threat on future battlefields.
Deepening Defense Cooperation
Hanwha has previously partnered with several Estonian companies, including Milrem Robotics, Nortal, and SensusQ, Yonhap reported.
These collaborations span unmanned ground vehicles, ammunition manufacturing, and broader industrial and technological initiatives.
In addition, Estonia strengthened defense ties with South Korea last year by purchasing the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system to bolster its long-range strike capabilities.
Once deployed, Estonia will become the second European country after Poland to operate the Chunmoo system.
Separately, in 2023, Tallinn signed a 36-million-euro ($38.9 million) contract for 12 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers, with deliveries expected to conclude this year.
