Hanwha unveils XM1776 cannon: what it means for Hanwha stock

Published on 10/14/2026 at 04:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Hanwha stock posted Q2 revenue of KRW 28.6 trillion, up 48.8 percent year on year. Operating profit reached KRW 2.41 trillion.

Defense and quarterly growth

On October 13, 2026, Hanwha Defense USA unveiled XM1776 and cited nine prototypes.
In Q2 2026, revenue reached KRW 28.6 trillion, up 48.8 percent year on year.
Hanwha stock was trading at KRW 104,500 on KOSPI at 11:16 a.m. KST on October 14, 2026.

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Hanwha (ISIN KR7000880005) unveiled the XM1776 Mobile Tactical Cannon on October 13, 2026, giving investors a fresh defense milestone to assess. Hanwha said the U.S. Army had ordered nine prototype systems, with an option for nine more.

What the cannon means for growth

The XM1776 is the American designation for Hanwha's wheeled version of the K9 Mobile Howitzer. The program links the group to U.S. defense modernization and adds a concrete production milestone to Hanwha's wider aerospace and defense portfolio.

The prototype program also has a stated ceiling of USD 262.9 million, while a potential follow-on production program could reach KRW 10.0 trillion, according to ChosunBiz on October 13, 2026. The larger figure is a future program value, not booked revenue.

Second-quarter figures accelerate

Hanwha reported Q2 2026 revenue of KRW 28.6 trillion, up 48.8 percent year on year, while operating profit reached KRW 2.41 trillion and net income KRW 1.82 trillion, according to ATS View. The operating margin was 8.4 percent, compared with 5.9 percent in Q1 2026, showing that quarterly growth was accompanied by stronger profitability.

Three defense milestones

On August 1, 2026, Hanwha Aerospace signed the prototype supply contract for the U.S. Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with a maximum value of USD 262.9 million, as reported by ChosunBiz. On September 24, 2026, the first K9 Mobile Howitzer prototype was transported to the United States. On October 13, 2026, the U.S. Army designation XM1776 was unveiled and the prototype order reached nine systems, with nine additional systems optional.

KRW price and market value

Hanwha stock was trading at KRW 104,500 on the Korea Exchange KOSPI at 11:16 a.m. KST on October 14, 2026. Market capitalization was KRW 5.5 trillion, and the 52-week range was KRW 40,850 to KRW 220,003 on the same quote.