Michael Coulter
Michael Coulter is the CEO of Hanwha Global Defense, a South Korean defense company that plans to establish a state-of-the-art arms factory in Dâmbovița, Romania. Under his leadership, the company aims to produce advanced artillery systems, including the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, and establish Romania as a regional hub for military components and maintenance. Coulter has emphasized the importance of developing local workforce skills and has announced a commitment to collaborate with Romanian companies. His initiatives are set against the backdrop of an agreement with the Romanian government for a significant defense contract, marking a substantial investment in the country's industrial capabilities.
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Michael Coulter, CEO of Hanwha’s global defence business, said the company has a long history of sales of other military hardware to customers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Canada’s submarine choice could break tradition, embrace South Korea in Indo-Pacific shift
Canada· 2025-09-17
Michael Coulter is the CEO of Hanwha Global Defense and discussed the company's proposals for the Canadian Navy's submarine program.
South Korean shipyard sweetens pitch to Canada to build Navy’s next fleet of submarinesCanada· 2025-09-11
Michael Coulter, CEO of Hanwha Global Defense, announced plans to build a weapons factory in Romania.
Fabrică de armament construită de la zero în România de o companie din Coreea de Sud. „Ne vom axa pe dezvoltarea forței de lucru”
Romania· 2025-03-15