SEC Secures Additional 7.4 Billion Won Order from Hanwha Aerospace... Defense Order Backlog Reaches 34.4 Billion Won

SEC is accelerating the expansion of its defense business, having secured an additional defense inspection equipment order worth 7.4 billion won from Hanwha Aerospace. The company has steadily won orders from Hanwha Aerospace this year, pushing its order backlog for the defense sector up to 34.4 billion won.

On September 15, SEC, a company specializing in electron beam (e-beam) inspection technology, announced that it had signed a supply contract with Hanwha Aerospace to deliver defense inspection equipment worth 7.4 billion won. This contract amount corresponds to approximately 12.5% of SEC's total sales of 59.2 billion won last year.

SEC is a company that has independently developed and commercialized a non-destructive inspection system based on linear accelerator (LINAC) technology in Korea. The LINAC system utilizes higher energy compared to conventional industrial X-rays, enabling non-destructive inspection of the internal defects of large and high-density structures such as rocket propulsion units, warheads, and shells.

The company explained that, as domestic defense exports increase and advanced weapon systems become more sophisticated, there is a growing demand for inspection equipment to ensure highly reliable quality control. In particular, SEC is expanding its presence in the defense market with LINAC-based equipment that can precisely inspect the interiors of large and high-density defense products.

The order backlog is also growing rapidly. As of SEC's 2026 semi-annual report, the order backlog for defense LINAC-related products is approximately 27 billion won. With the addition of the latest 7.4 billion won contract, the defense sector order backlog rises to around 34.4 billion won, which is about 58% of SEC's total sales last year.

This year, SEC has repeatedly secured orders from Hanwha Aerospace while also strengthening collaboration with existing clients. The company stated that, with this additional order, it plans to expand its supply track record in both domestic and international defense markets and to continue winning additional orders.

A representative from SEC commented, "By securing consecutive orders from Hanwha Aerospace, we have once again proven our LINAC technology capability and supply competence for defense inspection equipment. We will further strengthen our cooperation with existing clients and, based on our accumulated supply track record, pursue additional orders in the domestic and overseas defense markets."

SEC is also expanding its business domains based on its core technologies in LINAC, e-beam, and RF. The company is currently developing a cancer treatment device using LINAC technology and a high-power electromagnetic pulse (HPM) anti-drone system utilizing RF technology. Through these efforts, SEC aims to secure new mid-to-long-term growth drivers by expanding its scope from its current inspection equipment business into medical, security, and defense fields.

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