Hanwha Aerospace Poland Chunmoo Deal 2025: $3.9 Billion Contract Signed
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a $3.9 billion deal to export Chunmoo rocket systems to Poland. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik attended the signing in Warsaw, marking a major step for South Korea's defense exports.
A massive 5.6 trillion won ($3.9 billion) deal is now official. South Korea has further cemented its role as a key security partner for Eastern Europe as Hanwha Aerospace inked a third-stage contract to export the Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) to Poland.
Hanwha Aerospace Poland Chunmoo Deal: A Milestone in Defense Ties
According to Yonhap News, President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff, Kang Hoon-sik, traveled to Warsaw to attend the signing ceremony on December 29, 2025. This visit underscores the administration's commitment to propelling South Korea into the ranks of the world's top four arms exporters.
This latest agreement builds on the momentum of previous deals signed in 2022 and 2024, which were valued at 5.03 trillion won and 2.2 trillion won, respectively. The continued partnership reflects Poland's urgent need for rapid defense modernization amidst regional instability.
The Strategic Role of Presidential Envoys
Kang's three-day mission isn't just a formality. It's part of a broader diplomatic push that has seen him visit Romania, Norway, and the UAE in recent months. The presidential office noted that these efforts are designed to provide political weight to K-Defense contracts and ensure long-term strategic cooperation.
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