Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.
Strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base through investments in advanced manufacturing and technology.
About
Hanwha Defense USA is an American affiliate of Hanwha Group, a South Korean conglomerate. The firm focuses on strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base by investing in infrastructure modernization, organic growth, strategic industrial partnerships, and selective business acquisitions.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- hanwhadefenseusa.com
- Type
- Corporate VC
- Headquarters
- Arlington, United States
- Funds raised
- $1.3B
- Portfolio companies
- 1
- Sector focus
- DefenseAerospaceMaritimeMunitionsAutonomous Systems
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | Aurelius Systems | Series A | $40M |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Aurelius Systems | Undisclosed round | $10M |
“Hanwha Defense USA to establish Alabama Facility to support K9 howitzer production.”
View on Reddit“Hanwha Defense USA partners with U.S. Army on 58-caliber cannon for K9 next-generation howitzer. Hanwha Defense USA disclosed in December 2025 that it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army’s DE…”
View on Reddit“Hanwha Defense USA to Work with the US Army on the K9 Self-Propelled Artillery.”
View on Reddit“Hanwha Defense USA takes strategic stake in Firehawk to speed solid rocket motors production. Firehawk Aerospace, the Dallas-based energetics specialist, announced a new investment from Hanwha Defense USA on November 3, describing it as a s…”
View on Reddit“Hanwha Defense USA has begun production of the wheeled K9 Thunder.”
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Frequently asked
What companies has Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. invested in?
Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. has invested in Aurelius Systems.