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Hanwha Aerospace showcases engines and drones at South Korean airshow
Hanwha Aerospace is exhibiting its aerospace technology at the 2026 Sacheon Airshow, which opened on October 22 in Sacheon, South Korea.
The show’s first space, aerospace and defence industry exhibition brings together 130 companies and institutions from South Korea and other countries.
Hanwha is displaying a model of an advanced aircraft engine planned for development for a next-generation fighter, as well as an engine developed in South Korea for unmanned aircraft.
Its displays also include a short take-off and landing unmanned aircraft called Mojave STOL and interceptor drones launched from canisters.
In space, the company is showing Nuriho, South Korea’s launch vehicle, which has completed its fifth launch.
The displays highlight Hanwha’s work in aircraft engines, unmanned systems and launch vehicles, and the company says it will also stress the importance of cooperation across the industry.
Hanwha Aerospace is showcasing aerospace and defence technologies at the 2026 Sacheon Airshow in South Korea.
The displays include a model of an advanced aircraft engine intended for development for a next-generation fighter.
The company is also showing a domestically developed 5,500-pound-thrust turbofan engine for unmanned aircraft, a Mohajave STOL drone and interceptor drones.
Its space exhibit includes the Nuri launch vehicle, which has completed its fifth successful launch.
The airshow’s GADEX exhibition is being held for the first time, with 130 companies and institutions from South Korea and abroad taking part.
- Who
- Hanwha Aerospace.
- What
- It is displaying aircraft engines, drones and the Nuri launch vehicle.
- When
- The 2026 Sacheon Airshow opened on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Sacheon Airfield in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Why
- The company said it aims to present its aerospace capabilities and highlight the importance of growing the industry ecosystem through cooperation.
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- Event
- 2026 Sacheon Airshow
- Venue
- Sacheon Airfield, Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province
- Participating companies and institutions
- 130
- Aircraft engine
- 5,500-pound-thrust turbofan engine for unmanned aircraft
- Space exhibit
- Nuri launch vehicle, after its fifth successful launch
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Through this exhibition, we plan to emphasize not only our advanced aerospace capabilities but also the importance of growing the industry ecosystem together based on mutually beneficial cooperation.