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 defense contract secured in 2026.
Norway’s broader long-range fires acquisition program is budgeted at approximately $2 billion. The contract awarded to Hanwha Aerospace for the Chunmoo system is valued at around $922 million. Under the agreement, the company will deliver 16 Chunmoo launch vehicles, a package of precision-guided missiles, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
The contract was signed in Oslo on January 30, 2026, by Jae-il Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, and Gro Jære, Director General of NDMA. The signing ceremony was attended by senior government and defense 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, South Korean Ambassador 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.
Norway’s selection of the Chunmoo system follows nearly a decade of cooperation between Hanwha Aerospace and the Norwegian Armed Forces. Since a 2017 contract covering 52 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers and 14 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles, Hanwha Aerospace has delivered all equipment on schedule. The operational performance and logistics framework established through the K9 program were used as a key reference in evaluating the Chunmoo system.
For Norwegian operational requirements, the Chunmoo MRLS has been configured to ensure reliability in Arctic conditions, including extreme cold and snow-covered terrain. The system is designed to integrate with Norway’s existing defense infrastructure and fire control systems.
With the addition of Norway, the Chunmoo system is now operated by the Republic of Korea, Poland, Estonia, and several countries in the Middle East. The growing user base is expected to support interoperability and cooperation in logistics and sustainment among participating nations.
Hanwha Aerospace said it also plans to expand cooperation with Norwegian industry, including potential collaboration in areas such as joint development and local testing.
Jae-il Son stated that Norway’s selection of Chunmoo reflects the trust established through previous cooperation on the K9 program, adding that the company intends to contribute to long-term security in the Nordic region through continued collaboration with Norway.
