Hanwha unveils 50 kW laser-armed armored vehicle for counter-drone missions at Polish defense show
At the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, South Korea's Hanwha Systems announced plans to build a 50 kW Laser Armored Vehicle (LAV) based on the Tigon eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier. The vehicle mounts a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser system, deployed since 2024. A prototype exists, with serial production planned by end of 2027. Each laser shot costs approximately 2,000 Korean won ($1.5). Hanwha is in export talks with clients in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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Hanwha unveils armored vehicle with 50 kW counter-drone laser at Polish defense show
At the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, South Korea's Hanwha Systems announced plans to build a new armored vehicle equipped with a 50 kW counter-drone laser. The vehicle, called the Laser Armored Vehicle, is based on the Tigon eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier and mounts a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser system, which has been used by South Korea's military since 2024 to protect strategically important sites including the presidential Blue House. Hanwha representatives stated that a prototype has been developed and serial production is planned by the end of 2027. The company is in talks with potential clients from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A key selling point is the low cost per shot, approximately 2,000 Korean won ($1.5), making it a cost-effective solution for countering drones, particularly relevant for NATO's eastern flank countries seeking inexpensive counter-drone capabilities.
Read sourceHanwha unveils armored vehicle with 50 kW counter-drone laser at Polish defense show
At the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, South Korea's Hanwha Systems announced plans to build a new armored vehicle equipped with a 50 kW counter-drone laser. The vehicle, called the Laser Armored Vehicle, is based on the Tigon eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier and mounts a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser system, which South Korea has used since 2024 to protect strategic sites including the presidential Blue House. Hanwha representatives stated that a prototype has been developed and serial production is planned by the end of 2027. The company is in talks with potential clients from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A key selling point is the low cost per shot, approximately 2,000 Korean won ($1.5), making it a cost-efficient counter-drone solution for NATO eastern flank countries seeking inexpensive ways to bolster their defenses.
Read sourceHanwha unveils armored vehicle with 50 kW counter-drone laser at Polish defense show
At the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, South Korea's Hanwha Systems announced plans to build an armored vehicle equipped with a 50 kW laser for countering drones. The vehicle, based on the Tigon eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier, features a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that has protected South Korea's presidential compound since 2024. Company manager Hyungun Park stated that each laser shot costs approximately $1.5, making it a highly cost-effective solution. Hanwha is in talks with potential clients from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A prototype has been developed, with serial production planned by the end of 2027. The announcement targets NATO eastern flank countries seeking inexpensive counter-drone capabilities.
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Hanwha unveils armored vehicle with 50 kW counter-drone laser for export markets
South Korea's Hanwha Systems announced at the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, on September 8, 2026, that it is developing a new mobile counter-drone system: a 50 kW laser mounted on a Tigon eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier. The vehicle, called the 50 kW Laser Armored Vehicle, is based on the stationary Cheongwang laser system that has been deployed by South Korea's military since 2024 to protect strategic sites, including the presidential Blue House. Hanwha representatives stated that a prototype has been developed and serial production is planned by the end of 2027. The company is in talks with potential clients from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A key selling point is the low cost per shot, approximately 2,000 Korean won ($1.5), making it a cost-efficient solution for countering drones, particularly relevant for NATO's eastern flank countries like Poland.
Hanwha unveils armored vehicle with 50 kW counter-drone laser at Polish defense show
At the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, South Korea's Hanwha Systems announced plans to build a new armored vehicle equipped with a 50 kW laser for countering drones. The vehicle, called the Laser Armored Vehicle, is based on the Tigon eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier and features a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser system, which has been used by South Korea's military since 2024 to protect strategic sites including the presidential Blue House. Hanwha representatives stated that a prototype has been developed and serial production is planned by the end of 2027. The company is in talks with potential clients from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A key selling point is the low cost per shot, approximately 2,000 Korean won ($1.5), making it a cost-effective solution for countering drones, particularly for NATO's eastern flank countries like Poland.
Read sourceHanwha unveils 50 kW laser-armed armored vehicle for counter-drone missions
At the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, South Korea's Hanwha Systems announced plans to build a 50 kW Laser Armored Vehicle (LAV) designed to counter drones. The vehicle mounts a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser system, which has been deployed by South Korea's military since 2024 at strategic sites including the presidential Blue House compound. Hanwha executive Hyungun Park stated that each laser shot costs approximately 2,000 Korean won ($1.5), making it a highly cost-efficient counter-drone weapon. The laser is integrated onto a Tigon eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier platform to provide mobility and the ability to track fast-moving targets. A prototype has been developed, and serial production is planned by the end of 2027. Hanwha is in active export talks with potential clients in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as NATO eastern flank countries seek inexpensive counter-drone solutions.