South Korea’s defense company Hanwha Aerospace is accelerating the delivery of its Homar-K multiple rocket launcher system to Poland, as the Polish military actively deploys the system in various training scenarios to strengthen operational readiness.
According to Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Bejda, Hanwha Aerospace recently delivered nine additional Homar-K launcher modules to Poland. As of June, a total of 126 launcher modules have been delivered, with 72 of them arriving this year alone. At least 18 of these have already been integrated and are awaiting unit deployment.
It is important to note that a “launcher module” does not represent a complete launcher vehicle. A single Homar-K launcher typically carries two modules, so 126 modules equate to at least 63 complete launcher units. Currently, it is estimated that the Polish military operates more than 81 fully assembled launchers.
The Homar-K has already been integrated into live-fire training. During the recent multinational exercise “Arcane Thunder 25,” held near Ustka on the Baltic coast, the system was used in operational scenarios. In parallel, training programs for military personnel are ongoing at logistics bases such as the 2nd Military Logistics Base.
Recently, the system was also deployed in naval exercises. A Homar-K launcher was mounted on a transport-minelayer ship belonging to the Polish Navy’s 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla near Ustka. The Polish Navy tested loading the launcher onto a Lublin-class transport ship to evaluate joint land-sea operation capabilities. This demonstrates the system’s evolution from a conventional artillery asset to a core component of Poland’s integrated joint forces.
The Polish Army continues to field the Homar-K system in live drills. In February, the 1st Masurian Artillery Brigade carried out target engagement and reloading exercises using the WB Group’s TOPAZ fire control system, based on operational training received in South Korea.
The Homar-K is a localized version of Hanwha’s K239 Chunmoo system, customized for Poland’s defense requirements. In July 2022, Hanwha signed a framework agreement with Poland’s Armament Agency to deliver 290 Chunmoo systems, valued at approximately USD 5.4 billion. This was followed by an execution contract for 218 units in November 2022 and a second execution contract for 72 units in April 2024. The total value of the contracts amounts to USD 1.644 billion.
Hanwha manufactures the core launcher modules in South Korea and ships them to Poland, where they are integrated with Polish chassis and equipment by local defense firms under the PGZ Group, including Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and Jelcz. Additional systems, such as the TOPAZ fire control system and the Fonet digital communications system, are then added to complete the Homar-K configuration. Deliveries are managed by Hanwha Aerospace’s European subsidiary (HAEU).
The Homar-K is capable of launching a variety of munitions, including the CTM-290 short-range ballistic missile (up to 290 km) and the CGR-080 guided rocket (approx. 80 km). Integration of future capabilities such as medium-range and anti-ship ballistic missiles, as well as 122mm multiple launch rockets, is also underway. Local production of rockets is scheduled to begin in 2029 at a new ammunition facility being established through a Hanwha–Poland joint venture.
