Hanwha Arion-SMET

At the military airshow ADEX 2023, South Korean company Hanwha unveiled a new Unmanned Ground System (UGS) called the Arion-SMET. The system is designed to provide various support roles, including in autonomous surveillance and close combat.

Basic Weapon Facts

I. Background

1. Manufacturer: Hanwha Aerospace
2. Collaborators: Unknown
3. Country of Origin: South Korea
4. Developmental Stage: Test phase
5. System Version: Unknown
6. System Type: Unmanned Ground System
   

II. General Specifications

1. System Dimensions: Unknown
2. Weight: 2000 kg
3. Max Payload: 550 Kg 
4. Max Operating Time: Unknown (electrically powered)
5. Max Operating Distance/Reach: Approximately 100 km
6. Max Speed: 43 km/h 22 km/h paved/unpaved roads

III. Autonomy

Autonomous Targeting Capabilities: The Arion-SMET integrates a Deep Neural Network (DNN) remote-controlled weapons station. It can "track enemy combatants, pinpoint the origin of gunfire, and respond with targeted fire".

Sources

1. Manufacturer websites:
   https://www.hanwhaaerospace.co.kr
2. News reports:
   • EDR Magazine: Hanwhas Arion SMET Successfully Completes Comparative Test
   • Army Recognition: Hanwha South Korea Unveils Advanced UGV l Robotic Systems