'Cheonmu' Makes First Entry into Croatia

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Hanwha Aerospace successfully exported its advanced multiple rocket launcher system, Cheonmu, to Europe for the third time this year.

By signing a supply contract with Croatia, Hanwha Aerospace achieved the first export of South Korea's weapon systems to Croatia and made progress in expanding the K-defense industry's presence in the European market.

The contract signing ceremony was held on the 10th at the Prime Minister's Office in Zagreb, Croatia. Attendees included Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Ivan Anušić, Minister of National Defense Ahn Kyu-baek, Lee Yong-cheol, Director of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Lee Seung-beom, South Korean Ambassador to Croatia, and Lee Bu-hwan, Head of Business Operations at Hanwha Aerospace. Representatives from both governments and the defense industry were present.

The contract is valued at approximately 641.1 billion won (about 418 million euros). Hanwha Aerospace plans to complete the supply and support of 18 Cheonmu units, ammunition transport vehicles, fire control vehicles, medium- and long-range precision guided munitions, command and control (C2) system integration, training programs, and integrated logistics support (ILS) by 2030.

With this export of Cheonmu to Croatia, Hanwha Aerospace has achieved its third European export of the Cheonmu system this year, following exports to Norway in January and Estonia in May.

As a result of expanding Cheonmu exports to Europe, a 'Cheonmu User Club' will officially launch next year, allowing countries operating the Cheonmu system to share operational know-how and enhance interoperability, similar to the K9 self-propelled howitzer.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated, "The Cheonmu contract is one of the largest investments in Croatia's military modernization program."

In a phone interview with this newspaper, a Hanwha Aerospace representative said, "This contract goes beyond simple equipment supply; it aims to establish a stable logistics support system with local companies and build long-term, future-oriented cooperative relationships based on that foundation."

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