Hanwha Systems Achieves Top Rating for Global Defense R&D Evaluation for Seventh Consecutive Time

Maintaining Top Rating for 17 Years, Setting Korea’s Longest Record
Outstanding Performance Across All Sectors Including Radar, Satellites, and Combat Systems
Proven Defense R&D Capabilities, Strengthening Global Export Competitiveness

Hanwha Systems has become the first Korean company to achieve the highest level certification for seven consecutive times in the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), a global R&D capability evaluation index developed at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Hanwha Systems has achieved the highest grade, Level 5, in the 'Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Version 3.0' certification. From the left: Julhyun Oh, Head of Quality Management at Hanwha Systems; Sangwook Jung, Senior CMMI Appraiser; Donghwi Lee, Director of Radar Research Institute at Hanwha Systems. Hanwha Systems

Hanwha Systems announced on August 24 that it has obtained the highest level, Level 5, in the defense R&D sector certification assessment of CMMI version 3.0, the latest version of CMMI. This certification was officially announced on August 21 after final review by the CMMI Institute.

Since first attaining CMMI Level 5 in 2009, Hanwha Systems has maintained the highest rating for 17 years. The company has continuously renewed its certification for the latest version by improving its processes, internalizing quantitative management systems, and strengthening the competitiveness of its developed products.

Achieving the top CMMI rating for seven consecutive times is the longest record among Korean companies. According to the company, this achievement demonstrates that it has consistently maintained and managed the maturity of its defense R&D development processes at a global standard.

CMMI is a process maturity assessment model developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University at the request of the U.S. Department of Defense (formerly the Department of War). The CMMI version 3.0 defense sector certification acquired by Hanwha Systems evaluates 19 areas and 185 items in the defense R&D process, assigning ratings from Level 1 to Level 5 according to process maturity. The certification is valid for three years, and companies must undergo reassessment every three years to maintain it.

Hanwha Systems received excellent evaluations for its R&D process management capabilities across all business areas, including radar, satellites, combat management systems (CMS) for naval vessels, and command, control, and communications systems.

CMMI Level 5 is a rating that indicates R&D process management capabilities have reached the highest level. In the global defense industry, CMMI certification is sometimes required in the process of business collaboration or export contracts. The company expects this certification will also assist in expanding Hanwha Systems’ overseas business.

A Hanwha Systems official stated, "Maintaining the highest CMMI rating for 17 years reflects our ability to keep our defense R&D process and quality management at the world's top level. We will continue to contribute to Korea's national security and enhance the global competitiveness of K-defense through rigorous quality management and technological innovation."

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