Hanwha Group signs MOU with UAE's weapons evaluation authority

SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Hanwha Group said Wednesday it has signed a partnership with the United Arab Emirates' weapons testing and evaluation authority at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 currently under way in Abu Dhabi.

Under the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Tawazun Quality and Conformity (TQC) on Tuesday (local time), Hanwha Aerospace Co. and Hanwha Systems Co. will cooperate with the UAE firm in the testing and qualification assessment of defense systems.

TQC operates under the Tawazun Economic Council, which oversees the UAE's defense equipment procurement, and is equivalent to South Korea's Defense Agency for Technology and Quality.

The partnership is designed for Hanwha Group to support the UAE's defense products in meeting global standards through advanced testing and evaluation. Hanwha seeks to expand its business opportunities in the Middle East by offering expertise in inspection for the UAE's weapons systems.

Additionally, Hanwha Aerospace signed a separate MOU with Milrem Robotics, Europe's largest unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer, at the exhibition. The agreement focuses on joint technology development and global market expansion, the company said.

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