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Hanwha Unveils AI-Enabled Unmanned Military Vehicle Roadmap in South Korea

September 17, 2026
oecd:2026-09-17-7420View source ↗

What happened

Hanwha Aerospace announced plans to develop and deploy AI-powered unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and convert existing weapon systems, such as the K9 howitzer and Cheonmu missile launcher, to optionally unmanned operation by 2030. These AI-enabled military systems, intended for the South Korean military, pose potential future risks if used in combat.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Hanwha Unveils AI-Enabled Unmanned Military Vehicle Roadmap in South Korea
2026-09-17