Precision and Power: The K239 Chunmoo MLRS Explained
Explore our guide to the K239 Chunmoo, covering its modular rocket system, precision strike capabilities, and expanding global role.
Redback IFV Guide: The Future of Australian Mechanized Warfare
Like the venomous Australian redback spider it’s named after, the Redback infantry fighting vehicle is designed to take on threats far larger than itself.
Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid
Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.
Northrop, Hanwha Explore Solid Rocket Booster for AReS Strike System
Northrop Grumman and Hanwha Aerospace signed a memorandum to jointly develop a solid rocket booster for the Advanced Reactive Strike program.
K9 Howitzer Debuts Dual-Feed Autoloader, Pushing Fire Rate to 9 Rounds Per Minute
Hanwha Aerospace has put its K9MH mobile howitzer through live-fire trials, showcasing a new dual-feed autoloader that drives firing rates to 8 to 9 rounds per minute.
Finland Expands Artillery Fleet With Additional 112 K9 Systems
Finland has signed a contract with South Korea for the procurement of an additional 112 K9 self-propelled howitzers.
S. Korea’s Hanwha Moves to Absorb Poongsan Ammo Division
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Group has submitted a bid to acquire the ammunition business of Seodaemun-gu-based Poongsan Corporation.
Indra, Hanwha to Manufacture Self-Propelled Artillery for Spain
Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces.
S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a $115.5 million investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans to build a sustainment and repair center and establish an ammunition factory.
Norway Picks South Korean Chunmoo Launchers Over European, US Options
Norway has selected the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system from South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace over competing options from Europe and the US.
Poland, Hanwha Aerospace Move Toward Chunmoo Rocket System Deal
Hanwha Aerospace is expected to finalize an agreement with Poland to export its Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems.
Hanwha Wins $153M South Korea Missile Contract
Hanwha Aerospace has secured a second-phase production contract to deliver Cheongeom missiles for South Korea's light-armed helicopters.
S. Korea’s Chunmoo Leads Norway’s Rocket Artillery Race After German EuroPULS Exit
Norway appears to be moving closer to selecting South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system after Germany’s EuroPULS was dropped from the competition earlier this year, leaving only Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Hanwha Aerospace’s offering in contention.
South Korea Advances Home-Grown Aircraft Engine Tech With Hanwha-KIMS Center
The Korea Institute of Materials Science and Hanwha have established a joint research center to develop core materials for aircraft engines.
Estonia to Buy South Korean Chunmoo Launchers to Supplement HIMARS
Estonia has signed a defense cooperation agreement with South Korea to acquire the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), enhancing its deep-strike capabilities.
Hanwha Signs Deal With GE Aerospace for S. Korea Jet, Helicopter Engines
Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to buy new engine kits for South Korea’s homegrown fighter aircraft and helicopters, according to local media.
Hanwha Unveils ‘Chunmoo 3.0’ With AI Targeting, Expanded Strike Options
South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has unveiled Chunmoo 3.0 as its next major evolution in rocket artillery for multi-domain operations.
Hanwha Begins Production of Wheeled K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Hanwha Aerospace has begun production of a wheeled variant of its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, with testing expected to begin in early 2026.
S. Korea’s Hanwha to Supply Homegrown Bomb Disposal Robots for Military in Late 2025
The Republic of Korea Armed Forces will begin receiving locally developed bomb disposal robots from Hanwha Aerospace later this year, a move aimed at boosting troop safety and operational efficiency.
Norway Expands Artillery Fleet With South Korea’s Hanwha K9s
Norway has ordered 24 more K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, its third contract with the company.
Hanwha, Poland Expand Defense Ties With Ammunition and Missile Collaborations
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed two major agreements with Polish defense partners to boost local ammunition certification and missile production.
Hanwha, BAE Partner to Develop Missile Anti-Jamming Technology
Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with BAE Systems to integrate anti-jamming GPS technology into Chunmoo rocket artillery munitions.
Saab and Hanwha to Explore GLSDB Integration With Chunmoo MLRS
Saab has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Aerospace to explore integrating the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb into the Chunmoo rocket artillery system.
S.Korea Puts Fresh Firepower on Display at Eastern Europe’s Top Defense Expo
South Korea’s defense giants are rolling into the International Defense Industry Exhibition 2025 in Poland with new tanks, submarines, radars, drones, and artillery systems.
