Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) to supply the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. The agreement covers 16 launchers, a package of precision-guided munitions, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). The contract was signed on 30 January 2026 in Oslo.
The signing marks another step in the long-term cooperation between Hanwha Aerospace and Norway, which began in 2017 with a contract for K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. All systems delivered under that agreement were handed over on schedule and are currently in service with the Norwegian Army. Operational experience with the K9 VIDAR, including logistics support and sustainment, was one of the key reference points in Norway’s selection of a new rocket artillery system.
The Chunmoo system will be adapted to Norway’s specific operational requirements, including operation in Arctic conditions, at very low temperatures and in demanding winter terrain. The project assumes full interoperability with the existing command-and-control and fire-control infrastructure used by the Norwegian Armed Forces, facilitating the integration of the new system with current capabilities.
The acquisition of Chunmoo forms part of Norway’s broader efforts to strengthen long-range strike capabilities and improve precision fire in the Nordic region. From Hanwha Aerospace’s perspective, the contract also expands the community of Chunmoo users, which already includes South Korea, Poland, Estonia, and countries in the Middle East. The growing number of operators creates favorable conditions for developing joint solutions in logistics, training, and in-service support.
The contract with Norway represents an important milestone opening the year 2026, confirming Hanwha Aerospace’s position as a supplier of advanced land artillery systems to NATO countries and their partners.
