Overview
- Hanwha Defense USA, Hanwha Systems, and HavocAI will collaborate under a memorandum of understanding to advance 200-foot autonomous surface vessels.
- Work under the agreement includes production planning, installation approaches, proposal development, and technical integration, with no procurement awards announced.
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard is being considered for potential production as Hanwha pursues significant U.S. shipbuilding expansion.
- HavocAI recently raised $85 million from investors including Hanwha and Lockheed Martin to scale its maritime autonomy products.
- The companies cite prior demonstrations, including GPS-denied operations and beyond-line-of-sight control, following a joint showcase tied to Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard.