Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), Visionary Machines, and Hanwha Systems Corporation have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative development opportunities.
“By blending the best of Australian and South Korean technologies and approaches, we want to build strategic resilience for supply chains and innovative approaches in both nations,” HDA Managing Director Dean Michie said. “Between our own experience, what our sister company Hanwha Systems brings to the table, and the capability offered by Visionary Machines, I am confident that this R&D opportunity will be a marvellous opportunity for all involved.”
The agreement will focus on Visionary Machines working with the two arms of Hanwha to assess and potentially integrate their technology into Hanwha systems and platforms.
"Recent events have highlighted the need for passive sensing solutions, that do not emit targetable energy,” Visionary Machines Chief Executive Officer Sonny Foster stated. “Visionary Machines cutting-edge passive 3D spatial sensing integrated with Hanwha’s world leading platforms and systems, serves to greatly enhance situational awareness, advancing critical capability."
The technologies will initially examine supporting or enabling technology for autonomy, counter unmanned aerial systems, and enhanced situational awareness.