ADD and Hanwha to Develop "Korean Iron Dome" MFR

A mock-up of LAMD displayed at the United Arab Emirates’ IDEX 2025 in February 2025. (Source: Hanwha Systems)

Hanwha Aerospace has been selected to develop the MFR system for South Korea’s LAMD system. Hanwha will be partnering with the state-run ADD, the South Korean equivalent of DARPA. With a contract value of KRW 131.5 billion (USD 93 million), the MFR’s developmental phase is scheduled to conclude by November 2028.

LAMD has been nicknamed the “Korean Iron Dome,” as it is intended for use against North Korean artillery, many of which are not only positioned along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas but also within close proximity of Seoul.