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Hanwha and Vatn Team Up for U.S. Navy Drones

12/11/2025

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Hanwha Group and Vatn Systems will develop autonomous underwater drones for the U.S. Navy to bolster capabilities amid concerns about China's expansion.
Hanwha invested in a $60 million Vatn funding round to support a $75,000 torpedo-shaped drone for surveillance and strike missions.
The Hanwha Group CEO stressed unmanned vehicles' importance for future naval operations, while the U.S. Navy has deployed such tech with challenges, signaling stronger U.S.–South Korea defense ties.

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Hanwha Group and Vatn Systems will develop autonomous underwater drones for the U.S. Navy to bolster capabilities amid concerns about China's expansion.
Hanwha invested in a $60 million Vatn funding round to support a $75,000 torpedo-shaped drone for surveillance and strike missions.
The Hanwha Group CEO stressed unmanned vehicles' importance for future naval operations, while the U.S. Navy has deployed such tech with challenges, signaling stronger U.S.–South Korea defense ties.