- Norway signed a $922 million contract with Hanwha Aerospace to acquire 16 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems with precision-guided munitions and logistics support.
- The Chunmoo system was selected to integrate with Norway’s existing forces and strengthen long-range fire capabilities within NATO’s northern defense posture.
Hanwha Aerospace confirmed on February 2, 2026, that it has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency to supply the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System to the Norwegian Armed Forces.
According to the company, the agreement is valued at approximately $922 million and covers the delivery of 16 Chunmoo launch vehicles, a package of precision-guided missiles, and Integrated Logistics Support. The broader Norwegian long-range fires acquisition program is budgeted at roughly $2 billion.
The contract was formally signed in Oslo on January 30, 2026, by Jae-il Son, president and chief executive officer of Hanwha Aerospace, and Gro Jære, director general of the Norwegian Defence Material Agency, in the presence of senior officials from both governments and the Norwegian Army.
The Chunmoo system was selected following nearly a decade of cooperation between Hanwha Aerospace and the Norwegian Armed Forces. In 2017, Norway contracted Hanwha for 52 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers and 14 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles, all of which were delivered on schedule. Norwegian officials cited the performance and sustainment of the K9 fleet as a key technical reference point during the Chunmoo evaluation process.
For Norwegian service, the Chunmoo launcher has been configured for operation in Arctic conditions, including low temperatures and snow-covered terrain. Hanwha Aerospace said the system is designed to integrate with Norway’s existing command, control, and fire-control architecture, allowing it to operate within current joint and allied structures.
The Chunmoo is a modular multiple rocket launcher capable of firing different classes of guided and unguided munitions from a single platform. It is intended to provide long-range precision fires against fixed and time-sensitive targets, supporting both national defense and allied operations. Norwegian officials have previously emphasized the need for mobile, survivable long-range fires as part of NATO’s northern defense posture.
With the Norwegian contract, the operational user base of the Chunmoo system now includes South Korea, Poland, Estonia, and several Middle Eastern customers. Hanwha Aerospace said the expanding customer group is expected to support common logistics approaches and interoperability among operators, particularly within NATO frameworks.
Hanwha Aerospace also stated that it plans to expand cooperation with Norwegian industry under the program. This is expected to include local industrial participation, potential joint development activities, and testing work conducted in Norway as the system is introduced into service.
“I believe Norway’s selection of the Chunmoo system is a result of the trust built up through the supply of the K9 self-propelled howitzer,” Son said in a statement. He added that the company intends to support Norway’s long-term defense requirements through continued cooperation and partnership.
The deal comes as Nordic countries continue to accelerate investments in long-range fires, air defense, and ground maneuver capabilities in response to a more demanding regional security environment.