Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales to cooperate on land-based long-range precision strike.
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Press Release, Seoul, 19 June 2026: Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales to cooperate on land-based long-range precision strike. Through the MoU, Hanwha will make its Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with Thales’ X-Fire launcher platforms, strengthening its cooperation with the French defence industry.
The MoU was signed on June 17 at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris Nord Villepinte. The signing was attended by Kyoung-hoon Kang, Head of the European Business Team at Hanwha Aerospace, and Julien Assoun, Vice-President Vehicles and Tactical Systems at Thales, along with representatives from both companies. Under the agreement, the two companies will work to integrate Hanwha’s CGR-080, CTM-MR and CTM-290 with Thales launcher platforms.
The CGR-080 is a 239mm guided rocket with a range of up to about 80km. The CTM-MR is a medium-range missile in the roughly 160km class. The CTM-290 is a tactical ballistic missile reaching up to 290km. Once integrated, they would give operators short-, medium- and long-range precision fires from Thales X-Fire launchers.
The MoU builds on Hanwha Aerospace’s growing cooperation with European defence companies. By working with Thales, one of France’s leading defence companies, Hanwha aims to strengthen its ties with French industry and to develop further joint opportunities in France and other European markets.
Julien Assoun, Vice-president Vehicles and Tactical Systems of Thales, said, “This MoU strengthens our partnership and enhances long-range precision strike capabilities to reinforce collaboration on the international market. Together, we will deliver flexible and interoperable solutions to meet the current operational needs in deep strike.”
Kyoung-hoon Kang, Head of the European Business Team at Hanwha Aerospace, said, “This MoU is a first step toward integrating Hanwha Aerospace’s guided missiles with Thales’s launchers. We are committed to expanding our cooperation with French and European defence companies and to building long-term relationships with local industry.”
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