Hanwha Aerospace Leads Bidding for Poongsan Ammunition Business
Hanwha Aerospace emerged as the leading bidder for Poongsan Corporation's ammunition business unit, valued at approximately $1 billion. If completed, the acquisition would create a vertically integrated Korean defense champion capable of bundling platforms (K9, K239) with ammunition in export packages, reshaping the global defense market.
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