By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo

Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group signed a landmark agreement in Poland on September 2 to establish a Polish – Korean joint venture that will localize production of CGR-080 (approximately 80 km) guided missiles for the HOMAR-K multiple launch rocket system used by the Polish Armed Forces.

The JV will implement a phased technology transfer program, supported by a certified quality management system and structured workforce training. Initial serial production is expected to ramp up progressively and reach an advanced stage before the end of 2028.

The factory is planned to hire approximately 250 skilled positions in Poland, and to develop a roadmap for new rocket types tailored to the future needs of Poland and allied nations, in compliance with Polish defense procurement rules and Republic of Korea export control regulations.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Jaeil Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, and Piotr Wojciechowski, President of WB Group, and Władysław Marcin Kosiniak-Kamysz Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, and Minister of National Defence during a ceremony attended by senior representatives of government and industry.

“This is arguably the most important event of this year’s MSPO,” said Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz during the ceremony. “We are gaining the capability to produce missiles for the Homar-K launcher. It’s a milestone. We are becoming increasingly self-reliant in defense manufacturing. We’re not only buying weapons – we’re bringing their production to Poland.”

Piotr Wojciechowski said, "This missile plant is a significant, first-of-its-kind investment in Poland with the primary objective to enhance national security by ensuring domestic production of critical munitions, and the project also includes the further development of the CGR-080 missile system and new guided rockets to meet evolving defense requirements."

Son said, “This joint venture will localize CGR-080 manufacturing, transfer critical know-how, and co-develop next-generation munitions with our Polish partners. It is a commitment of investment, people, and technology in Poland, for a safer Europe.”