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Hyundai Heavy Industries

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South Korean shipbuilder producing frigates and destroyers. Founded in 1972, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in ffx frigates, aegis destroyers.

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Headquarters

Ulsan, South Korea

Founded

1972

Employees

25,000+

Revenue

$15 billion (2023)

Entity Type

prime contractor

Key Products

FFX frigates Aegis destroyers

Major Programs

KDDX FFX-III

About Hyundai Heavy Industries

Hyundai Heavy Industries is a prime contractor headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. Established in 1972, the company has built expertise in naval shipbuilding.

Key products and capabilities include FFX frigates, Aegis destroyers.

South Korea is home to 47 defence and aerospace companies tracked in the Computronia directory, making it a significant player in the global defence industrial base.