On December 29, 2025, Poland concluded the third implementation agreement linked to the acquisition of missiles for the HOMAR-K artillery systems, marking a new step in industrial and military cooperation with South Korea. The agreement provides for the purchase and local production of CGR-080 missiles, with a range of 80 kilometers, intended to equip the multiple rocket and missile launchers of the Polish Land Forces.
The contract, valued at approximately 14 billion zlotys gross, was signed between the Polish State Treasury, through the Armament Agency, and a consortium led by the joint venture Hanwha WB Advanced System Sp. z o.o., together with Hanwha Aerospace Co. Ltd. The missiles will be manufactured on Polish territory, with deliveries scheduled to begin from 2030.
Local production and transfer of industrial capabilities
The agreement establishes the construction of a production plant in Poland, which will be operated by a joint venture between WB Electronics and Hanwha Aerospace. This facility will enable the start of domestic production of CGR-080 missiles and involves the transfer of technological capabilities from the South Korean defense industry to the Polish industrial sector.
As planned, local production will allow Poland’s defense industry to acquire new industrial and technical capabilities, strengthening autonomy in the supply of ammunition for its long-range artillery systems.
Background of Polish–South Korean cooperation
Cooperation between Poland and South Korea in the field of rocket artillery dates back to November 4, 2022, when the first executive agreement was signed in Warsaw between the State Treasury Armament Agency and Hanwha Aerospace Co. Ltd. That contract covered the delivery of 218 multiple rocket launcher modules, their integration on Jelcz chassis, logistics and training packages, as well as the supply of several thousand precision-guided missiles with ranges of 80 and 290 kilometers. The total value of the agreement amounted to USD 3.55 billion net.
Subsequently, on April 24, 2024, a second implementation contract was signed, valued at approximately USD 1.6 billion net. This agreement included the delivery of 72 additional multiple rocket launcher modules, along with logistical support, training, integration of the HOMAR-K launcher, and precision-guided ammunition in both range variants.
Creation of a joint venture for CGR-080 missiles
In October 2024, during the Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX) 2024, WB Group and Hanwha Aerospace announced the creation of a joint venture aimed at starting the production of CGR-080 missiles for the HOMAR-K systems of the Polish Armed Forces.
The agreement was signed on October 2, with the participation of Poland’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Paweł Bejda, and Cho Hyun-ki, representing South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The companies were represented by Piotr Wojciechowski for WB Group and Son Jae-il for Hanwha Aerospace.
According to local media, this is the most significant agreement signed to date by a private company within Poland’s military-industrial complex, as it includes both the transfer of know-how and the establishment of a new factory in the country, with the capacity to produce several thousand missiles per year.
The HOMAR-K artillery system
The HOMAR-K system is based on the South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher, adapted to the operational requirements of the Polish Armed Forces. Each launcher is equipped with two modules, capable of employing different types of guided munitions, including missiles and rockets of various calibers.
Depending on the configuration, each module can carry six 239 mm guided missiles with a range of 80 kilometers or one 607 mm tactical guided missile, with a range of up to 290 kilometers.
In January 2025, the Polish Ministry of Defence confirmed the receipt of a new batch of 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers, integrated onto Jelcz trucks by Huta Stalowa Wola, which entered service with the Polish Army as HOMAR-K systems. Then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the delivery was completed ahead of schedule.
With these agreements, Poland is moving forward in consolidating its long-range rocket artillery capability, combining foreign acquisitions with the local production of missiles and rockets, thereby strengthening its stockpiles of this class of weaponry.
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