{"id":52346,"date":"2026-03-14T11:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T06:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/krafton-and-hanwha-aerospace-announce-strategic-alliance-on-physical-ai\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T06:27:14","slug":"krafton-and-hanwha-aerospace-announce-strategic-alliance-on-physical-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/krafton-and-hanwha-aerospace-announce-strategic-alliance-on-physical-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"KRAFTON and Hanwha Aerospace Announce Strategic Alliance on Physical AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-1-krafton.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"KRAFTON and Hanwha Aerospace Announce Strategic Alliance on Physical AI-PNN\" decoding=\"async\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12 \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-7 col-lg-7\"><em>Signed MOU to initiate long-term co-development in physical AI technology and Joint Venture with Hanwha Group. To invest in Hanwha Asset Management\u2019s global AI, robotics, and defense fund targeting USD 1 billion.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12 \">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-7 col-lg-7\">\n<p><strong><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 14:<\/span> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkrafton.com%2Fen&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRoshni.Ankola%40edelman.com%7Ca5f6616ac4794e8683ed08de7462a0a5%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C639076164121951143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l6YgQaYXDAulwkbvGI%2FkymODkW4D4tcm8vfJ1IKHTjw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KRAFTON, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0has entered a strategic alliance with Hanwha Aerospace focused on physical AI. The two companies aim to develop and commercialize technology across various sectors, including defense.<\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON and Hanwha Aerospace today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop physical AI technology and set the grounds for a Joint Venture (JV). The partnership combines KRAFTON\u2019s advanced AI research and software development capabilities with Hanwha Group\u2019s industrial infrastructure in defense and manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON\u2019s accumulated experience in operating large-scale game data and physics-based virtual worlds serve as core assets in training and verifying physical AI software. Built on this foundation, KRAFTON plans to power the real-world operation of physical AI, while validating feasibility across phased steps.<\/p>\n<p>The strategic alliance will focus on three key areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joint research and development of core technologies behind physical AI<\/li>\n<li>Validating scenarios for technology implementation and physical application<\/li>\n<li>The establishment of technical and operational systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Building on this alliance as a long-term partnership, KRAFTON plans to launch a JV with Hanwha to seamlessly advance joint development outcomes from implementation to commercialization.<\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON will also invest in a fund established by Hanwha Asset Management centered on AI, robotics, and defense, with a target size of USD 1 billion. This investment in technologies and companies aims to expand the physical AI ecosystem and strengthen technology competitiveness. The fund will serve to identify partners with high growth potential across the core value chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKRAFTON will accelerate the development of physical innovation by combining the company\u2019s AI technology and software expertise with Hanwha\u2019s industrial strengths,\u201d said KRAFTON CEO CH Kim. \u201cAs our JV with Hanwha evolves to materialize co-development outcomes, we expect it to emerge as a global defense technology company like Anduril.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAI technology is rapidly growing beyond industries, with new physical AI applications in the defense sector,\u201d said Jae-il Son, Hanwha Aerospace President and CEO. \u201cOur partnership with KRAFTON will offer a new paradigm standard in areas of physical AI and future defense.<\/p>\n<p>Leveraging its core AI technology and strengths as a global game publisher, KRAFTON continues to conduct long-term research in physical AI through a newly established robotics research entity, Ludo Robotics, based in the United States with operations in Korea led by KRAFTON CAIO Kangwook Lee. KRAFTON plans to explore long-term innovation and synergies built on two main pillars driving the CAIO organization: robotics research through Ludo Robotics and business implementation possibilities through the JV with Hanwha Group.<\/p>\n<p>More information about KRAFTON can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkrafton.com%2Fen&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRoshni.Ankola%40edelman.com%7Ca5f6616ac4794e8683ed08de7462a0a5%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C639076164121968551%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OWQQkWY9CudCQc2MZQjktze2WV2UQDlyJ6NkW7FXWIw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/krafton.com\/en<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About KRAFTON, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is a global game developer and publisher dedicated to pioneering unforgettable worlds for players everywhere. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON brings together a diverse portfolio of studios including PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montr\u00e9al Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks, inZOI Studio, JOFSOFT, Eleventh Hour Games, OmniCraft Labs, Olivetree Games, Loonshot Games, and 9B STUDIO. Each is united by a commitment to bold imagination and breakthrough game-making.<\/p>\n<p>KRAFTON\u2019s franchises and titles include\u00a0<em>PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS<\/em>,<em>\u202fPUBG MOBILE<\/em>,<em>\u00a0PUBG: BLINDSPOT<\/em>,<em>\u00a0inZOI<\/em>,<em>\u00a0Subnautica<\/em>,<em>\u00a0MIMESIS<\/em>,<em>\u00a0Hi-Fi Rush<\/em>,<em>\u00a0Dinkum<\/em>,<em>\u00a0TERA<\/em>,<em>\u00a0My Little Puppy<\/em>, and more. Guided by its vision to pioneer the path to players\u2019 dreams, KRAFTON is focused on building franchises that last and delivering experiences that resonate with players around the world.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.krafton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.KRAFTON.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About KRAFTON India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In India, KRAFTON is responsible for premier mobile games, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 250 million downloads, Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, and CookieRun India, among others. Committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India, KRAFTON has invested over $200 million in several Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports, and technology, since 2021. KRAFTON actively supports India\u2019s game development ecosystem through its KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Signed MOU to initiate long-term co-development in physical AI technology and Joint Venture with Hanwha Group. 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