Hanwha Ocean's surface warship concept shown traveling at sea with helicopters and jets flying in the background

Hanwha Releases 70-Person Crew Surface Warship Concept With AI at the Helm

Oct 16, 2025 10:31 AMPublished Oct 16, 2025 10:31 AM

Hanwha Ocean has unveiled a next-generation surface ship concept, envisioned as a flagship platform for South Korea’s naval defense industry.

Hanwha Ocean has unveiled a next-generation strategic surface ship concept, envisioned as a flagship platform for South Korea’s naval defense industry.

The futuristic vessel will feature a wave-piercing hull designed to cut through rough seas, paired with a tumblehome structure that enhances stealth by reducing its radar signature so it can remain undetected.

Beyond stealth, the hull houses layered weapon systems deployed in stages capable of responding to a wide range of threats, from ballistic missiles to suicide drones.

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