Hanwha Defense USA, Hanwha Philly Shipyard win first U.S. navy subcontract

Hanwha Defense USA, an American affiliate of the Hanwha Group, and Hanwha Philly Shipyard, part of Hanwha Group, won their first project with the U.S. Navy as a subcontractor to Vard Marine US on the next generation logistics ship (NGLS) program, also referred to as the light replenishment oiler.

This is the first U.S. Navy contract awarded to Hanwha Defense USA since the company’s establishment and Hanwha’s acquisition of the Philly Shipyard.

Since December 2024, Hanwha has invested more than $200m in upgrading the Philly Shipyard’s workforce, capabilities, and capacity.

Under the contract, Hanwha will partner with VARD on conducting a market survey and perform a concept design and refinement for the new NGLS platform.

Hanwha will also support manufacturability, commercial construction practices, and the evaluation of production costs.

The award also includes options that can be exercised for functional design planning and special studies.

The NGLS will provide sustained afloat or ashore refueling, resupply and rearm capabilities within a smaller platform with the intention of focusing on commercially available, non-developmental and proven technologies.

“Hanwha is proud to partner with VARD