Generation 5 Holding and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a teaming agreement to exclusively collaborate on the manufacturing and sales of the K9 155mm Howitzer, marking a first-of-its-kind milestone in the region.
The agreement aligns with Generation 5’s vision to advance technology transfer and strengthen its manufacturing capabilities through strategic partnerships with leading global defense companies.0
It also reflects Hanwha’s commitment to sustainable investment across the defense and advanced technology sectors through its subsidiaries, further reinforcing the company’s global footprint, particularly in the region.
Shared vision for expanding defense ecosystem in UAE
Commenting on this, Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director of Generation 5 Holding, said that, “The agreement with Hanwha Aerospace reflects our commitment to developing advanced industrial capabilities through strong partnerships and technology transfer, enhancing the competitiveness of our products and supporting the growth of the national defense industry ecosystem.”
“By combining our strengths in manufacturing and our integrated industrial capabilities, we are well positioned to develop, manufacture, and deliver high-performance Howitzer systems to our customers, in line with our strategy to transfer and localize advanced defense manufacturing technologies,” Dr. Alblooshi added.
For his part, President IL Sung, Head of Middle East & Africa at Hanwha Aerospace, stated that, “Our cooperation with Generation 5 Holding reflects our shared vision of developing advanced defense manufacturing capabilities in the UAE while ensuring long-term operational support for end users.”
Sung further noted that, “We see this partnership as an important first step toward broader industrial cooperation, knowledge sharing, and capability development. Together, we will explore opportunities to strengthen the UAE’s defense ecosystem and support its goal to become a leading regional center for defense manufacturing and sustainment.”
Deepening industrial ties between Generation 5 Holding and Hanwha Aerospace
The agreement underscores the two companies’ commitment to building a strategic partnership focused on knowledge and advanced technology transfer, strengthening industrial and manufacturing capabilities, and supporting the UAE’s goal of developing an advanced and sustainable defense sector. It also serves the mutual interests of both parties while opening new opportunities for expansion in regional and international markets.
