Hanwha Ocean

Jul- 2026 -

2 July

Sea

Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH 975) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Hanwha Wins Lead Role in S. Korea’s $5B KDDX Destroyer Program

Hanwha Ocean has emerged as the preferred bidder to construct the lead ship for South Korea's $5 billion Korea Destroyer Next Generation program, ending a two-year procurement dispute over the naval effort.

Jun- 2026 -

3 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Hanwha Ocean Strengthens Canada Submarine Bid with Algoma Steel Partnership

Hanwha Ocean has teamed with Ontario-based Algoma Steel to supply materials for armored vehicles and submarines that it has pitched for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

Apr- 2026 -

15 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Hanwha Ocean Engages Nova Scotia, Irving to Boost Canada Submarine Bid

Hanwha Ocean has sought to expand cooperation with institutions in Nova Scotia as part of its efforts to win Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project.

Mar- 2026 -

23 March

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Ocean, ONEX Eye Greece’s Military Program

Hanwha Ocean has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Greek company ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to jointly pursue defense programs under the Hellenic Armed Forces.

10 March

Sea

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Teams With Canadian Firms, Universities for Next-Gen Patrol Submarine Program

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and universities in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

Nov- 2025 -

4 November

Asia Pacific

President Ferdinand R. is on his way. Marcos Jr. in Vientiane, Lao PDR to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, where he will once again promote cooperation in priority areas such as food and energy security, trade and investment, supply chain resilience, MSMEs, climate action, and others.

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippines Explores Submarine Deal With South Korea’s Hanwha

The Philippines could acquire its first submarines under a proposal discussed between President Marcos and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.

Oct- 2025 -

23 October

Sea

The firrst Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class (KSS-III) Batch-II attack submarine. the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil (SS-087).

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Rolls Out First KSS-III Batch-II Attack Submarine

Hanwha Ocean has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s first Dosan Ahn Chang-ho-class Batch-II attack submarine, marking a milestone in the country’s push to build and operate its own advanced undersea fleet.

16 October

Sea