Croatia signed contracts on 10 September with Hanwha Aerospace for K239 Chunmoo rocket artillery and with Poland’s WB Electronics for a command-and-control system. Defence Minister Ivan Anušić also signed a defence-cooperation memorandum with his South Korean counterpart, the Croatian ministry said. [1]
The contracts total €435.2 million and cover 18 launchers. SeeNews reported a 24–36-month delivery schedule, with 85% of the contracted missile systems expected in 2028 and implementation planned across 2026–2029. [2]
ContextThe signing advances an approved procurement into the contracting stage. The systems are not yet an operational capability; delivery and integration remain ahead. [1]
September 10 contracts signed with Hanwha Aerospace and WB Electronics; added contract value and delivery timetable.
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Croatia adds Chunmoo to its long-range artillery plans
Zagreb has approved 18 South Korean launchers, with plans to operate them alongside HIMARS.
Croatia has approved the acquisition of 18 K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers. In a 4 September account of Defence Minister Ivan Anušić’s HRT interview, the ministry said the systems would operate alongside US-made HIMARS.
Anušić cited NATO compatibility, cost and capability, and said using different suppliers would reduce dependence on a single manufacturer. Defense News covered the acquisition on 7 September.
ContextThe decision concerns a future capability, not equipment already in operational service. Delivery, training and integration will determine how the procurement changes Croatia’s military options.
