South Korea signs $4B Chunmoo rocket production deal with Poland for Homar-K multiple launch rocket system.

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a roughly $4 billion executive contract with the Polish Armament Agency to locally produce and supply Chunmoo CGR-080 guided rockets for Poland’s Homar-K launcher program. The deal significantly expands Poland’s long-range strike capacity while embedding advanced rocket artillery manufacturing inside Europe.

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace announced on December 29, 2025, that it has finalized an executive contract valued at approximately $4 billion with the Polish Armament Agency for the production and delivery of Chunmoo CGR-080 guided rockets. Signed at the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw, the agreement formalizes Poland’s commitment to localizing key elements of rocket artillery production under the Homar-K multiple rocket launcher program, a centerpiece of Warsaw’s rapid military modernization as NATO reinforces its eastern defenses.
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In December 2024, Poland successfully launched the CGR-080 guided rocket from the Homar-K Multiple Launch Rocket System. (Picture source: Polish MoD)

The contract constitutes the third executive agreement within the Homar-K framework and was concluded between the Polish Armament Agency and a consortium led by Hanwha WB Advanced System, the joint venture established by Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group. This industrial arrangement is central to Poland’s defense modernization strategy, which seeks not only rapid force expansion but also domestic control over key munitions and fire-support technologies. Under Homar-K, Poland is transitioning from a limited rocket artillery inventory to a scalable, high-volume precision fires architecture capable of sustained operations.

Homar-K is the Polish designation for the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher system, mounted on a domestically adapted Jelcz 8x8 high-mobility truck chassis to meet Polish Army logistical and mobility standards. The launcher features a modular pod architecture, allowing it to fire different calibers of rockets depending on mission requirements. In its standard configuration, a Homar-K launcher can carry two pods, each capable of housing six 239 mm guided rockets such as the CGR-080, or alternatively a mix of unguided or extended-range munitions as they become available. This flexibility gives Polish commanders the ability to tailor fire missions ranging from area saturation to precision strikes against high-value targets.

The CGR-080 guided rocket sits at the core of this capability. With a caliber of 239 mm, a range of approximately 80 kilometers, and a circular error probability reported at around 15 meters, the missile provides a precision strike option well-suited for counter-battery fire, destruction of command posts, logistics nodes, and air defense assets. Guidance is achieved through an integrated GPS and inertial navigation system, enabling effective engagement even in contested electromagnetic environments. When paired with Poland’s growing network of battlefield sensors, including UAVs and counter-artillery radars, Homar-K, equipped with CGR-080 ammunition significantly enhances the speed and accuracy of the kill chain.

The signing ceremony brought together senior political and defense officials from both countries, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Secretary of State Paweł Bejda, Hanwha Aerospace President and CEO Jae-il Son, Polish Armament Agency head Major General Artur Kuptel, and WB Group President Piotr Wojciechowski. High-level representation from the Republic of Korea, including officials from the presidential office and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, underscored the strategic nature of the partnership and Seoul’s long-term commitment to Poland as its principal European defense partner.

By producing CGR-080 missiles domestically, the Polish Armed Forces reduce reliance on external supply chains for one of their most critical battlefield consumables, a factor that has proven decisive in recent high-intensity conflicts observed in Eastern Europe.

Under the contract, production of the guided rockets will take place at a dedicated facility in Poland operated by Hanwha WB Advanced System, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2030. Industry sources told Army Recognition that the facility is expected to handle not only final assembly but also key stages of integration and testing, ensuring quality control and rapid scalability in wartime conditions. Technology transfer provisions will enable Polish engineers to acquire expertise in guided rocket manufacturing, propulsion handling, and warhead integration, laying the groundwork for future indigenous developments.

Operationally, the Homar-K system is designed to integrate seamlessly into NATO command and control structures. The launcher’s fire control system is compatible with digital battlefield management networks, allowing rapid mission planning and data exchange with allied units. This interoperability is particularly relevant as Poland expands its rocket artillery formations and aligns them with allied forces deployed along NATO’s eastern flank. In Polish service, Homar-K is expected to complement U.S.-supplied HIMARS launchers, providing numerical depth and logistical redundancy while covering overlapping engagement ranges.

At the European level, the contract further consolidates South Korea’s position as a major defense supplier and industrial partner. Unlike earlier acquisition phases that focused on rapid imports of Korean platforms, the Homar-K missile production deal signals a shift toward deeper industrial integration. Poland is positioning itself not only as an end user but also as a potential regional hub for rocket artillery production and sustainment, capable of supporting its own forces and potentially allied customers in the future.

As Europe accelerates efforts to rebuild its defense industrial base, the Hanwha Aerospace and Poland agreement illustrates how modern rocket artillery programs can align operational urgency with long-term strategic autonomy. For the Polish Armed Forces, Homar-K equipped with domestically produced CGR-080 guided rockets, delivers precision, volume, and resilience. For Hanwha Aerospace, it secures a lasting foothold in one of NATO’s most dynamic and strategically significant defense markets.