Arion-SMET completes US military field testing
Hanwha reported completion of Arion-SMET Foreign Comparative Testing with US military personnel after field exercises in Hawaii.
Verified eventHanwha AerospaceJan 4, 2024
Evidence notes
- The physical vehicle was tested from 14 to 22 December 2023 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in Oahu.
- Exercises covered packed sand, soft sand, clay and rutted-road terrain after operator training.
- The exact 6×6 vehicle carried its 550 kg payload rating, 100 km range and multiple remote or autonomous control modes into the evaluation.
Company context
Hanwha Aerospace develops aerospace and defense systems, including autonomous and unmanned ground vehicles such as Arion-SMET.