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Croatian defence minister says 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers will rebalance regional military power with strike range beyond 300 km

Croatia plans to acquire 18 Hanwha Aerospace K239 Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket systems, which Defence Minister Ivan Anušić said would provide strike ranges beyond 300 kilometres and potentially up to 500 kilometres. He added that the launchers could employ rockets as large as 607 mm, but did not provide a specific delivery schedule beyond describing it as short. Croatia intends to operate Chunmoo alongside U.S.-made HIMARS launchers to diversify capabilities, maintenance and spare-parts supply. The announcement describes a planned acquisition and capability objective, not a completed delivery or operational deployment.

Defence Industry EuropeSep 6

EuropeIndustry

Croatia to buy 18 K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers from South Korea over extra U.S. M142 HIMARS

Croatia is preparing a €435.2 million purchase of 18 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers from South Korea, rather than adding more American-made HIMARS systems. The package is expected to include missiles, reload and command vehicles, simulators, training, spares, and logistics support, with Poland’s WB Group separately integrating its TOPAZ command system. Government approval was pending ahead of an anticipated September signing, payments are planned across 2026–2029, and roughly 85 percent of deliveries are expected in 2028. The purchase would complement the eight HIMARS launchers Croatia has already ordered.

Army RecognitionSep 4

EuropeLand

Hanwha to launch Chunmoo User Club in 2027, bringing NATO operators together to shape future rocket artillery upgrades and support

Hanwha Aerospace plans to establish a Chunmoo User Club in South Korea in 2027, creating a formal forum for operators of its multiple-launch rocket system. Representatives from South Korea, Poland, Estonia, Norway, and other NATO countries discussed the concept during a workshop alongside the fifth K9 User Club in Tartu, with future meetings expected to rotate among member nations. The group will exchange experience on operations, training, maintenance, ammunition, logistics, and lifecycle support while giving users a channel to influence upgrades and identify opportunities for industrial cooperation.

Defence Industry EuropeSep 4

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