Hanwha Ocean, a maritime subsidiary of Hanwha Group, has named Mr. Glenn Copeland as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hanwha Defense Canada, at its newly established office in Ottawa.
A former senior officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, Copeland will lead Hanwha Ocean’s expansion in Canada, overseeing defense and naval business activities as the company advances its participation in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), for which Hanwha Ocean has been shortlisted as one of the final contenders.
His appointment reflects Hanwha’s strategy of embedding experienced local leadership as it deepens long-term industrial and defense cooperation with Canada, reinforcing its commitment not only to the CPSP but also to sustained engagement with Canada’s naval, industrial, and security communities.
Prior to joining Hanwha, Copeland served as General Manager of Lockheed Martin Canada, where he was involved in major programs, including the Halifax-class Frigate Modernization, and gained extensive experience in the business development and international export of the CMS-330 Combat Management System. He began his career in the Royal Canadian Navy, serving for 22 years.
In August 2025, the Government of Canada confirmed Hanwha Ocean as a qualified supplier for the CPSP, based on its KSS-III submarine design. The program aims to deliver up to 12 submarines to modernize the Royal Canadian Navy and strengthen Canada’s long-term maritime sovereignty across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic.
