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Polish leaders have met with representatives from South Korean defence prime Hanwha Group following the signing of a $1.6 billion second executive contract for Chunmoo multi-rocket launcher vehicles.
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The contract for supply of 72 Polish Chunmoo “Homar-K” launchers and technological transfer of launch modules is part of an ongoing defence agreement between subsidiary Hanwha Aerospace and the government of Poland to enhance regional security, undertake full-scale localisation of multi-rocket launcher systems and reinforce the country’s defence infrastructure.
Polish delegates, including Deputy Minister of Defence Pawel Bejda, Polish Armament Agency chief Artur Kuptel, and Deputy Minister of State Property Marcin Kulasek, attended the contract signing at Hanwha Aerospace’s production plant in Changwon alongside representatives from both governments.
Other representatives in South Korea included Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, who was visiting the country for a summit with his South Korean counterpart President Yoon Suk-yeol, and Romanian media outlets covering the visit.
The company has also recently test-launched its CTM-290 precision-guided ballistic missile from the Polish MRLS system in April this year at a state-run test site in South Korea.
“The (CTM-290) missile hit a target 170 kilometres away precisely, demonstrating its lethal and effective capability, with the attendance of international observers, including the Polish Ministry of Defence delegation,” said a Hanwha spokesperson.
“With a maximum range of 290 kilometres, the CTM-290 is an export version of the Ure-I/KTSSM Block-I missile, as the ballistic missile is to be provided to the Polish Army under contracts.”
Hanwha Aerospace Europe has also recently opened a new office in Warsaw to intensify cooperation with the Polish Defence Industry and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
“The opening of the office in Warsaw is another step in building a stable and collaborative relationship between the company and Poland,” said Hanwha Aerospace Europe (HAEU) managing director Billy Boohwan Lee.
“The new office in Warsaw will serve as a central point of contact for business partners, government institutions, and local defence enterprises. The office will also serve as a hub for expanding its business footprints in other part of Europe.”
