Ultra Intelligence & Communications Partners with Hanwha to Enhance Rocket Launcher Interoperability
In a strategic move to bolster military capabilities, Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha to integrate its Advanced Data Services Interface (ADSI) command and control (C2) gateway with Hanwha’s K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS). This collaboration aims to create a more seamless interoperability framework among various military platforms.
The ADSI technology is specifically designed to facilitate advanced data translation and support the development of an integrated, interoperable, and networked C2 architecture for the Five Eyes alliance—comprising the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand—and beyond.
"The threat environment has indeed become more complex where seamless joint interoperability across all domains is a must,” said Mike Smith, president and CEO of Hanwha Defense USA, highlighting the increasing need for advanced military collaboration.
The Chunmoo MRLS, which is already operational in South Korea, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, boasts a dual pod launcher capable of firing two different calibers of rockets simultaneously. With an impressive effective range between 36 kilometers (22 miles) and 290 kilometers (180 miles), the system can deliver a rapid rate of fire, discharging six rounds in just 30 seconds.
Bradford Powell, president of Ultra I&C’s command, control, intelligence, and encryption division, underscored the significance of this partnership, stating, “This partnership, and ultimately the incorporation of ADSI with the Chunmoo missile system, will enable unprecedented synergy among our global mission partners.”
As defense technology continues to evolve, this collaboration aims to enhance military readiness and operational efficiency across allied nations.
