South Korea will export 18 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers to Croatia in a deal worth 640 billion won, marking the country's first defense export to Croatia. The two nations also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defense cooperation, establishing a framework for regular collaboration.
According to the Ministry of National Defense, Minister An Kyoo-baek attended the signing ceremony for the Chunmoo procurement contract in Zagreb, Croatia, on September 10, local time, hosted by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.
Attendees included Minister An, Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ivan Anušić, Defense Acquisition Program Administration head Lee Yong-cheol, and Hanwha Aerospace President Lee Boo-hwan, among other government and industry representatives from both countries. The contract was signed by President Lee and Minister Anušić.
In his remarks, Minister An emphasized the shared history and values of freedom and peace between the two nations in the face of external threats. He stated, “The Chunmoo will significantly enhance Croatia's military capabilities and serve as a catalyst for deepening defense and security cooperation between our countries.”
Prime Minister Plenković praised South Korea's defense industry capabilities, noting that the Chunmoo will be a crucial strategic asset for strengthening Croatia's defense capabilities. He expressed hope that this contract would lead to a mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations.
Minister An also explored further defense cooperation possibilities, including the merits of the Cheongung air defense system, during meetings with Prime Minister Plenković and key government officials.
On the same day, Minister An and Minister Anušić signed the defense cooperation MOU between their respective ministries. This agreement is the culmination of discussions that began during a defense ministerial meeting in September of last year regarding comprehensive defense cooperation.
Based on this MOU, the defense authorities of both countries plan to hold regular consultations on defense policy and discuss specific cooperation measures.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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