Hanwha Aerospace has revealed the KAAV-II amphibious assault vehicle prototype for the South Korean Marine Corps, introducing a heavily armed and faster successor to the aging KAAV fleet as Seoul prepares for amphibious operations against increasingly dense coastal missile, drone, and artillery threats. The vehicle, shown on May 18, 2026, during a visit to Hanwha’s Changwon facility by National Assembly Defense Committee member Yoo Yong-won, signals South Korea’s shift toward high-speed mechanized assault forces able to launch farther offshore while retaining armored firepower during contested landings. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The newly revealed KAAV-II prototype introduces a high-speed planing hull design and a 40mm CTA unmanned turret to significantly improve the speed, firepower, and armor protection of South Korea's marine forces. (Picture source: Yoo Yong-won via X/@mason_8718) |