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Source: Magnet Defense

HANWHA AND MAGNET DEFENSE TO PARTNER ON MUSV CONSTRUCTION

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Source: Magnet Defense

WASHINGTON -- Hanwha Defense USA and autonomous maritime company Magnet Defense are preparing to launch construction of a new 38-meter Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) designated as the H38. Based on Magnet Defense's existing M48 flagship vessel, the H38 is designed to offer modular capabilities for various Navy operations, including electronic warfare, communications, and lethal payload deployments. Testing on payload systems will begin in fall 2026 on other platforms, with official testing on the H38 scheduled to commence in January 2027. The partnership aims to position both companies to meet the U.S. Navy's growing interest in production-ready, adaptable robotic platforms. This effort aligns with the Navy's newly launched MUSV marketplace, which seeks to rapidly procure operational unmanned vessels.

Source: Breaking Defense
Associated URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/hanwha-magnet-defense-to-start-construction-on-new-musv-this-fall-testing-next-year/?utm_campaign=BD%20Daily&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--QPZ_Btrp4QYEegJ7PAS0nqGGHX7hNLkD7bWHbIfDRSpZ_KALrTFP8NAODMnY3BluDfEKI_FpasaJ

Source: General Atomics

MOJAVE UAV SIMULATES OPERATING FROM SOUTH KOREAN ROAD SYSTEM

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Source: General Atomics

SEOUL - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Hanwha Aerospace have successfully conducted a simulated battlefield flight demonstration using the Mojave Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) uncrewed aircraft north of Seoul. Landing on and taking off from a rough tank and artillery maneuver road at a South Korean live-fire range, the test highlighted the platform's ability to operate without conventional runways, allowing potential frontline crews to refuel and rearm the aircraft on unpaved ground during actual conflicts where air fields may be degraded by enemy action..

In 2025, GA-ASI announced that it was partnering with Hanwha to co-develop and co-produce a UAV with STOL capability. Critical Design Review (CDR) for a production Mojave STOL is expected in November this year with first flight in 2027. Backed by Hanwha's KRW750 million ($511 million) investment, the initiative aims to boost the South Korean defense firm's ability to produce UAVs locally.

Source: Flightglobal
Associated URL: https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/2026/09/mojave-uav-simulates-operating-from-korean-combat-zone/
Author: Greg Waldron

Typical Quadcopter UAS

Source: FLIR

DRONES TARGET AIR SURVEILLANCE RADAR IN COLOMBIA

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Typical Quadcopter UAS

Source: FLIR

EL CARMELO - Demonstrating the renewed threat posed by paramilitary networks in Colombia and the ways in which the proliferation of inexpensive UAS capabilities are heightening the vulnerability of static state and military sites, on September 16th a 3D air surveillance radar station operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aerocivil) was struck by multiple drones carrying explosive charges. The early morning attack, provisionally believed to have been launched by FARC splinter groups which have returned to conducting active operations, does not appear to have permanently disrupted the radar's operation despite inflicting superficial damage to the system.

Source: AviacionOnline
Associated URL: https://www.aviacionline.com/english/commercial-aviation/latin-america-and-caribbean/colombia/drone-attack-on-a-3d-radar-in-colombia-aerocivil-confirms-detonations-but-reports-no-injuries_a6aaaf715627422a864015ddb
Source Language: Spanish

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