Hanwha Systems, a leading South Korean defense technology company, and Milkor Aerospace and Defence, a premier manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Hanwha’s state-of-the-art Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system onboard the Milkor 380, a flagship Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV platform.
Signed at the 2025 Paris Air Show, this partnership aims to deliver a fully integrated, export-ready surveillance and reconnaissance solution to both regional and international markets. The MoU was signed by Julian Coetzee, CEO of Milkor UAE, and Hyuck Park, Senior Vice President of Hanwha Systems’ Defense Electronics Business Division.
“This partnership brings together two highly capable organizations that complement one another,” said Julian Coetzee, CEO of Milkor UAE. “We are looking forward to our continued collaborative efforts with Hanwha. By combining our resources and expertise, we believe we can create great opportunities, not just in the Middle East but across international markets.”
Hyuck Park, Senior Vice President of Hanwha, commented, “This collaboration allows us to combine Hanwha’s advanced technology with Milkor’s innovative platforms to deliver next-generation defense capabilities to global customers.”
The Milkor 380 is a multirole UAV designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike missions. It boasts over 30 hours of endurance, a payload capacity exceeding 220 kg, and a range greater than 4,000 km. The platform features multiple hardpoints, SATCOM capabilities, and a modular open systems architecture—making it highly adaptable for a wide range of mission profiles.
Hanwha Systems brings deep expertise in AESA radar technology, having developed advanced airborne radar solutions. The integration of its SAR payload will equip the Milkor 380 with high-resolution imaging, Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI/MMTI), and all-weather reconnaissance capability—significantly enhancing its effectiveness in intelligence-gathering and situational awareness.
