South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has delivered 126 Homar-K multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) modules to Poland, as part of an expedited defense cooperation effort launched in response to regional security concerns. The deliveries—completed faster than initially planned—reflect Poland’s urgent push to modernize its artillery capabilities and diversify beyond U.S.-made systems.
According to Polish Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda, nine new launcher modules were handed over recently, with 72 delivered in 2025 alone. Of the total, at least 18 systems have already completed integration and are awaiting deployment at the unit level. The Homar-K, a localized variant of South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo, is being assembled in Poland using domestically produced components, including Jelcz trucks and fire control systems.
Each operational launcher typically comprises two modules. Based on available data, the Polish Armed Forces are now fielding over 81 fully assembled Homar-K launchers. The systems have already seen active use in field exercises, including the Arcane Thunder 25 drill held near Ustka, where they were employed in live-fire training scenarios. Polish troops also conducted instruction and loading procedures at rear-area logistics hubs.
In a sign of broader integration across service branches, the Polish Navy has begun experimenting with Homar-K deployment aboard Lublin-class transport-minelayer ships. One launcher was mounted on a vessel from the 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla in a trial aimed at testing coordination between land and maritime strike assets.
The 1st Masurian Artillery Brigade has led early operational training, including exercises using the Polish-developed TOPAZ fire control system. Personnel trained in South Korea have been involved in adapting the system to local conditions, conducting reload and targeting drills with the new launchers.
Hanwha manufactures the launcher modules in South Korea, after which they are shipped to Poland for final integration by subsidiaries of the state-run PGZ Group. This includes work by Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and Jelcz, combining Hanwha’s rocket launchers with Polish communications and vehicle platforms.
The Homar-K is capable of firing multiple types of guided and unguided munitions. Currently deployed munitions include the CGR-080 guided rocket with an 80 km range and the CTM-290 short-range ballistic missile, which can strike targets up to 290 km away. Additional munitions—including medium-range ballistic missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and 122 mm unguided rockets—are expected to be integrated in future updates.
Poland’s procurement stems from a framework agreement signed with Hanwha Aerospace in July 2022, covering up to 290 launcher modules. This was followed by two implementation contracts for 218 and 72 systems in November 2022 and April 2024, respectively. The total value of the deal exceeds $1.64 billion.
Hanwha Aerospace Europe (HAEU) is managing delivery operations, and the company aims to begin local rocket production in Poland by 2029 through a planned joint venture, further deepening the industrial ties between the two countries.