Hanwha Systems and Korea ADD develop domestic laser oscillator for Cheongwang anti-drone system
South Korea ADD and Hanwha Systems developed a domestic laser oscillator for the Cheongwang Block-I laser anti-drone weapon, reducing FPV drone disable time to 1-2 seconds.
Evidence notes
- South Korea's Agency for Defense Development and Hanwha Systems developed a domestic laser oscillator for the Cheongwang Block-I laser anti-drone weapon.
- The domestic oscillator will replace a previously German-made component in new Cheongwang systems.
- Testing reportedly reduced the time needed to disable FPV drones to roughly one to two seconds, improving the system's low-cost drone interception profile.
Company context
Hanwha Systems develops defense electronics, radar, electro-optical systems, C2, communications, satellite, and digital systems for military and aerospace markets.