Hanwha Aerospace and KASA launched a joint program on May 26, 2026 to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for CCA platforms by 2029.
The Defence Blog reported in November 2025 that Hanwha's 5,500-pound-class turbofan for Korea's LOWUS stealth drone entered ground testing in January 2026, replacing a Ukrainian AI-222 engine.