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The L-SAM incorporates divert and attitude control system and a dual-pulse propulsion system. Credit: Hanwha Aerospace.<\/p>\n
Hanwha Aerospace has secured a Won705bn ($482m) contract from South Korea\u2019s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the production of the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system.<\/p>\n
The agreement, which is set to run through 2030, covers mass production and delivery of L-SAM launchers and anti-ballistic missiles for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.<\/p>\n
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The L-SAM is designed to intercept ballistic missiles at greater distances and altitudes than current systems, engaging threats before the country\u2019s M-SAM and Patriot missile defences are activated.<\/p>\n The system incorporates a divert and attitude control system (DACS) and a dual-pulse propulsion technology, representing the first application of these features in a long-range missile defence platform developed in South Korea.<\/p>\n These technologies enable the L-SAM to accurately intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes where typical aerodynamic controls are less effective.<\/p>\n A Hanwha Aerospace spokesperson said: \u201cThis contract represents an important milestone in Hanwha Aerospace\u2019s contribution to Korea\u2019s air and missile defence.<\/p>\n \u201cThrough the stable mass production of L-SAM, we will help strengthen the security of the Republic of Korea. At the same time, the technologies and experience accumulated through this programme will support deeper, higher-value defence cooperation with global partner nations.\u201d<\/p>\n This award follows a separate Won357.3bn contract issued by DAPA to Hanwha Systems last month for production of the L-SAM Multi-Function Radar (MFR).<\/p>\n The MFR serves as the primary sensor for the L-SAM system, detecting and tracking incoming ballistic missiles and hostile aircraft over long ranges to support efficient targeting and interception.<\/p>\n Separately, South Korea\u2019s Agency for Defense Development (ADD), in collaboration with industry partners including Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems, is advancing work on L-SAM-II.<\/p>\n Compared with existing systems, the new system aims to \u201cexpand\u201d air and missile engagement coverage by three to four times, Hanwha Systems said.<\/p>\n South Korea continues to allocate significant resources to modernise its military capabilities. According to GlobalData, a data and analytics provider, the country has earmarked $222bn<\/a> for defence from 2021 to 2025 in response to regional security concerns.<\/p>\n
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