Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) to supply the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces, marking the company’s first major defence contract of 2026.
While Norway’s overall long-term acquisition programme is budgeted at approximately US$2 billion, the specific agreement for the Chunmoo system is valued at around US$922 million. Under the contract, Hanwha Aerospace will deliver 16 Chunmoo launch vehicles, a precision-guided missile package, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
The contract was formally signed in Oslo by Jae-il Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, and Gro Jære, Director General of NDMA. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from both countries, including Hoon-sik Kang, Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic of Korea; Hyun-jong Kim, First Deputy Director of National Security; Min-jung Seo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Norway; Yong-chul Lee, Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration; Marte Gerhardsen, State Secretary of Norway; and Major General Lars Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army.
The selection of the Chunmoo system follows nearly a decade of operational cooperation between Hanwha Aerospace and the Norwegian Armed Forces. Since the 2017 contract for 52 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers and 14 K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles, Hanwha Aerospace has delivered all systems on schedule. The proven performance, sustainment model and logistics framework of the K9 fleet were cited as key technical references in Norway’s evaluation of the Chunmoo MRLS.
For Norwegian requirements, the Chunmoo system has been optimised for Arctic operations, ensuring reliability in extreme cold temperatures and challenging snowy terrain. The system is also designed to be fully interoperable with Norway’s existing defence infrastructure and fire control systems, enhancing joint and allied operational effectiveness.
With this agreement, the global operator base of the Chunmoo MRLS now includes the Republic of Korea, Poland, Estonia, Norway and customers in the Middle East. This growing user community is expected to improve interoperability and shared efficiencies in integrated logistics support across allied forces.
Hanwha Aerospace also confirmed plans to further strengthen cooperation with Norwegian industry, including potential joint development initiatives and local testing activities, reinforcing industrial participation and long-term sustainment.
Commenting on the contract, Jae-il Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, said“I believe Norway’s selection of the Chunmoo system is a result of the trust built through the successful supply and operation of the K9 self-propelled howitzer.”
He added:“We remain committed to contributing to the long-term security of the Nordic region through close cooperation with Norway and by further developing our role as a strategic security partner.”
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When is Marles and Co going to wake up and get moving on a contract for these MRLS for the ADF ? . By all means keep you mates in Washington appeased and honour the deal for HIMARS ( If you must) but Hanwha will supply the Chunmoo far quicker and cheaper ( with the added Tech Transfer to boot) than Lockheed can deliver the M142. Chunmoo will give the ADF the Long Range Fires Marles keeps rattling on about and deliver it quicker. HIMARS and Chunmoo as well as Strikemaster would give the ADF a very effective layered Missle Defence.
Totally agree. Hanwha has already agreed to manufacture all of the missiles in Australia, should they ever be selected.