Hanwha Aerospace will export 18 units of its domestically produced multiple launch rocket system, Chunmoo, to Croatia. The contract is valued at approximately 640 billion won, making Croatia the fourth European country to adopt the Chunmoo system.
According to Yonhap News Agency on September 10, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced that Hanwha Aerospace and the Croatian Ministry of Defense signed the Chunmoo export contract in Zagreb. The contract amount is about 410 million euros, equivalent to approximately 640 billion won.
With this contract, Croatia joins Poland, Estonia, and Norway as the fourth European nation to acquire the Chunmoo system. In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are also known to operate Chunmoo systems.
This contract is particularly significant as it marks the first large-scale defense cooperation between South Korea and Croatia. The government expects this to lead to long-term collaboration that goes beyond mere arms exports, including industrial cooperation with local companies and ongoing military support.
The signing ceremony was presided over by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, with attendance from Defense Minister Mario Banožić and Defense Acquisition Program Administration Commissioner Lee Yong-cheol.
Commissioner Lee expressed hope that the Chunmoo system would enhance local security capabilities and that this contract would serve as a foundation for ongoing defense cooperation between the two countries. He stated, “This Chunmoo contract is the starting point for defense cooperation between South Korea and Croatia,” adding that the government will work closely with the defense industry to build trust and actively support future collaborations.
Chunmoo is a domestic multiple launch rocket system developed to counter threats from North Korea's artillery and long-range rockets. It has been deployed by the South Korean military since 2015 and can operate various rockets, including 130mm, 239mm, and 600mm types, with a maximum range of approximately 36 km to 290 km, depending on the type of munition. Each launcher can carry 40 rounds of 130mm rockets, 12 rounds of 239mm rockets, or 2 rounds of 600mm rockets.
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