South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Proposes Supplying Military Submarines to Canada, the Philippines, and Poland

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Proposes to Supply Military Submarines to Several Countries

South Korean company Hanwha Ocean has submitted proposals to a number of countries, including Canada, the Philippines, and Poland, to supply them with military submarines that it has developed. The head of the company’s ship and marine equipment export department, Kim Seung-min, stated that Canada plans to purchase up to 12 diesel-electric submarines over a period of 25 years, and Hanwha Ocean will participate in the tender for the supply of submarines to the Canadian Navy. Poland has also requested the purchase of three diesel-electric submarines as part of the Orka program, and the tender is expected to be announced before the end of the year.

Advantages for Hanwha Ocean in Exporting Submarines

Kim Seung-min highlighted that Hanwha Ocean may have an advantage in exporting submarines to foreign countries, particularly due to the growing industrial and military cooperation between Seoul and Warsaw. The company also plans to supply the Philippines with two diesel-electric submarines. Additionally, during the MADEX 2023 exhibition, Hanwha Ocean unveiled its project to develop large combat unmanned submarines of the XLUUV class.

Source: Russian Arms