Logos for the International Institute for Strategic Studies and Hanwha / Courtesy of Hanwha As governments scramble to strengthen their military readiness in an increasingly uncertain security environment, Hanwha joined defense ministers, military leaders and industry executives in Singapore last week to help shape the conversation on the future of allied defense cooperation. Hanwha said that it participated in the 23rd International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, held in Singapore from Thursday through Saturday.The annual gathering is one of the world's most prominent defense and security forums, bringing together senior officials and industry leaders to discuss emerging geopolitical and military challenges.This year's discussions focused heavily on strengthening alliances, expanding defense industrial capacity and accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into defense systems, according to Hanwha.The company said it engaged with senior government officials from the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore and other countries, as well as executives from major global defense firms.A central theme throughout the summit was the growing emphasis on capable allies and stronger national defense industries.Participants discussed the need for partner nations to expand domestic defense production capabilities while contributing more actively to regional and global security efforts.Hanwha said its approach centers on helping allied nations build defense industrial capacity within their own borders rather than relying solely on traditional export relationships.Industrial production capacity also emerged as a major topic of discussion.Delegates highlighted the importance of expanding manufacturing capabilities across allied countries, particularly in areas related to long-range strike systems and other critical defense technologies.Hanwha said its ability to produce defense platforms at scale across land and maritime domains, combined with its investments in AI technologies, positions the company to contribute to those efforts.This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.