Croatia Set to Buy South Korean Chunmoo Rocket Launchers
- On Friday, the Croatian government is expected to approve the purchase of 18 South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers for €435.2 million , marking Croatia's largest weapons acquisition since its 1990s war for independence.
- President Zoran Milanovi noted the need to respond to neighboring Serbia's acquisition of Israel's PULS rocket system, prompting Croatia to replace aging Soviet-designed Vulkan M92 and 122mm Grad BM-21 launchers by 2028.
- The United States has paused exports of 300 km-range rockets to allies, pushing Croatia toward South Korea for extended-range capability, as the Chunmoo system provides rockets ranging from 30 to over 300 kilometers.
- Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anuai is expected to sign the deal with Hanwha Aerospace, which includes logistics support and six weeks of crew training, with about 85% of the system expected to arrive by 2028.
- Beyond the rocket system, Croatia has two other major defense acquisitions pending: a medium-range air defense system estimated at $581 to $697 million and two corvettes expected to cost roughly $1.16 billion, with officials expecting both finalized within the next year.
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Hanwha Aerospace is reportedly on the verge of signing an export contract for the 'Chunmoo' multiple launch rocket system with Croatia. According to local media and industry sources on the 4th, Hanwha Aerospace plans to soon sign an export agreement with Croatia for 18 Chunmoo units and integrated guided missiles.
Croatia set to buy South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers
Croatia’s government is set to approve the purchase of 18 South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers for €435.2 million ($506 million), excluding tax, at a cabinet session Friday, Croatian newspaper Jutarnji List reported. The deal would be Croatia’s largest weapons purchase since its 1990s war for independence, apart from its earlier order of Rafale […]
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract to export weapons worth a total of 687.6 billion won, including 18 K-239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers and missiles, to Croatia. This is part of Croatia's military modernization policy aimed at replacing aging equipment and strengthening national security.
ZAGREB – The government will decide on a series of important investments in Croatia's defense capabilities at its session on Friday, including the procurement of the South Korean Chunmoo K239 missile system. This is one of the largest projects to equip the Croatian Army in recent […] The post New reinforcement of the HV: Chunmoo is arriving, new equipment for Rafale and radar modernization appeared first on Novi list.
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA is purchasing 18 South Korean Chunmoo K239 multiple rocket launchers for 435.2 million euros. The 300+ km range system will replace outdated equipment and significantly strengthen defense capabilities.
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