Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for local production of guided rockets, according to the companies.
The deal, announced on the opening day of the MSPO 2025 defence exhibition in Kielce, will focus on manufacturing CGR-080 guided missiles for the Polish Army’s HOMAR-K multiple launch rocket system.
The programme will involve phased technology transfer, a certified quality management system, and structured training for a new workforce in Poland. Initial serial production is expected to build progressively and reach full pace before the end of 2028. Around 250 skilled jobs will be created at the new facility, which will also act as a base for developing future rocket types for Poland and potential export customers.
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Marcin Kosiniak-Kamysz called the move a milestone. “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,” he said at the ceremony.
WB Group President Piotr Wojciechowski described the investment as unprecedented for Poland. “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,” he stated.
Hanwha Aerospace CEO Jaeil Son highlighted the longer-term ambitions of the collaboration. “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,” he said.
The companies added that the venture will comply with both Polish procurement regulations and South Korean export controls, with an eye to supplying allied nations across Europe.
