韩华Philly Shipyard获美国导弹测试船项目，估算总投资约20亿美元

Philly Shipyard, the US shipbuilder acquired by Hanwha (000880.KS) Group, has been selected to build a Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV) for the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA). A Korean-affiliated shipbuilder has won a core asset of the "Golden Dome Project," the missile defense initiative of the Donald Trump administration.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard announced on the 19th that it had been selected, along with US ship management company TOTE Services, to build the MDA's missile range instrumentation vessel. The MRIV is a ship that supports missile flight tests by tracking trajectories, collecting telemetry data, and analyzing communications and test results. Hanwha Philly Shipyard will handle ship construction, while TOTE Services will serve as vessel construction manager (VCM). The vessels being built will replace the aging Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector, built in 1965 and 1970 respectively, with delivery of the first vessel scheduled for 2030.
Hanwha did not disclose the specific contract size, but maritime and shipping specialist outlet The Maritime Executive reported that $2 billion (about 3 trillion won) will be invested to build the two vessels.
Russell Vought, director of the US White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), said at a local event, "These new ships will not only support the President's policy to restore American maritime dominance, but will also support the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system across the United States." The Golden Dome Project is a next-generation air and missile defense system that the Trump administration is pursuing as a core task for defending the US homeland.
Philly Shipyard plans to successfully build the MRIV by utilizing the production line and supply chain proven through its previously won National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) project.
Michael Coulter, CEO of Hanwha Defense USA, said, "Hanwha Philly Shipyard continues to evolve to realize its ambition of becoming the best shipbuilder in the United States," adding, "We will build next-generation vessels in the very city where America first built its naval ships." David Kim, CEO of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, also stressed, "This project will demonstrate what is possible when proven design, a skilled workforce, and strong government-industry cooperation come together."
Analysts say the MRIV order will further expand Hanwha Group's presence in "MASGA," the Korea-US shipbuilding cooperation project. President Trump recently mentioned Philly Shipyard, saying, "Many ships will be made there," and stated that he is considering separately purchasing ships from companies that come to the US to build them. Earlier, the US Department of Defense delivered Requests for Information (RFI) on combat ship design and construction capabilities to Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and received responses.
Meanwhile, the two countries have agreed to invest $150 billion of the $350 billion in investment in the US toward shipbuilding cooperation. On the 23rd of this month, the Korea-US Shipbuilding Cooperation Center will open in Washington, DC.