Feature Story
September 30, 2026
Why defense resilience increasingly depends on industrial capacity
⦁ Global military spending reached a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, but defense readiness depends on more than equipment. Industrial resilience also requires production capacity, resilient supply chains, skilled workers, and long-term sustainment. ⦁ The U.S. Army selected Hanwha Defense USA to deliver six K9 Mobile Howitzer prototypes for its Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, with an option for 12 more. The award sits alongside Hanwha’s wider U.S. localization and industrial investment. ⦁ Acr