Hanwha Systems APS set for trials
Hanwha's active protection system was displayed at WDS 2026. (Janes/Vishal Sengupta)
Hanwha Systems' Active Protection System (APS) will undergo trials with the Korean Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement (KRIT) in December 2026.
A company official confirmed the development to Janes on 26 May, adding that while a specific date has not been set, the testing process could extend depending on trial outcomes. The official added that the APS will initially be tested on a static setup.
The baseline version of the APS is designed to counter rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs).
The system integrates electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensors for passive visual and thermal detection, along with four active electronically scanned array (AESA) flat-panel radar antennas mounted around the vehicle to provide full 360° horizontal coverage.
Two hard-kill effector launchers are installed on each side of the turret, each carrying two cylindrical interceptors. During engagements, the interceptors detonate an explosive charge in close proximity to an incoming threat, destroying or disrupting it sufficiently to prevent penetration of the protected platform.
For more, please see: WDS 2026: Hanwha develops next‑generation APS
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