• Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia to deliver 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems, associated rocket ammunition and support vehicles.
• The agreement marks Hanwha Aerospace’s first defence contract with Croatia, establishing the foundation for long-term defence cooperation.
•The contract further expands Chunmoo’s presence in Europe, demonstrating the system’s proven capabilities and its growing recognition as a trusted long-range precision fires solution
– Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia for the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS), marking its first defence contract with Croatia and further expanding Chunmoo’s footprint across Europe.
The signing ceremony, held on September 10 at the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, was attended by senior government and industry representatives from both countries, including Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia; Ivan Anušić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Croatia; Ahn Gyu-back, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Korea; Lee Yong-cheol, Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA); Lee Seung-bum, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Croatia; and Billy Boo-hwan Lee, Head of Business Operations at Hanwha Aerospace.
Billy Boo-hwan Lee, Head of Business Operations at Hanwha Aerospace, said: “Today’s signing marks the beginning of Hanwha Aerospace’s long-term defence partnership with Croatia. We are honored that Chunmoo has been selected to support the modernization of the Croatian Armed Forces, and we look forward to delivering proven capabilities, reliable lifecycle support and enduring partnership for many years to come.”
Under the contract valued at EUR 411.8 million, Hanwha Aerospace will supply 18 Chunmoo launchers, ammunition carriers, fire direction command vehicles and integrated logistics support. The contract also includes multiple types of precision-guided rockets for short-, medium- and long-range missions, as well as training and lifecycle support. Deliveries will continue through 2030.
The Croatian configuration will incorporate the TOPAZ battlefield management system developed by Poland’s WB Group, supporting interoperability across European Chunmoo users.
Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, said: “This is one of the largest investments in the equipment and modernization of the Croatian Armed Forces. With the Chunmoo system, the Croatian Armed Forces acquire a new strategic capability for fast and precise action, with high-value targets at distances from approximately 30 to 300 kilometers.”
The Croatia contract further expands Chunmoo’s user base in Europe, as Hanwha Aerospace continues to deepen defence partnerships through proven land systems, localized industrial cooperation and the manufacturing capacity to deliver advanced capabilities on schedule.
Reflecting Chunmoo’s expanding user base in Europe, Hanwha Aerospace announced that it will officially launch the Chunmoo User Club in 2027, following a Chunmoo User Workshop held in Estonia on September 3.
About Chunmoo MRLS
Chunmoo is a highly mobile multiple rocket launcher system designed to deliver rapid and precise firepower across a wide range of operational requirements. Mounted on an 8×8 wheeled platform, the system can carry two rocket pods simultaneously and employ different types of precision-guided munitions, providing flexibility to engage targets at varying ranges.
Its modular architecture enables customers to tailor the system to their specific operational requirements through a family of precision-guided rockets and integration with national command-and-control systems. The system can also be adapted to different national platforms and defence infrastructures, supporting interoperability with existing fire-control and battlefield management systems.
Chunmoo has been selected by a growing number of countries in Europe, including Poland, Estonia and Norway. Its expanding European user base provides opportunities for greater cooperation in areas such as interoperability, training and integrated logistics support.
About Hanwha Aerospace
Founded in 1977, Hanwha Aerospace is a global aerospace and defence company delivering a broad portfolio of advanced defence solutions across land, air, sea and space domains. Its portfolio includes self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, armoured vehicles, air defence systems, precision-guided munitions, aircraft engines, launch systems and space technologies. As a key affiliate of Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, Hanwha Aerospace combines advanced manufacturing, system integration and industrial expertise to deliver innovative defence capabilities to customers around the world. For more information, visit www.hanwhaaerospace.com
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