Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers

Hanwha Aerospace of Korea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with French firm, Thales to make its Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with Thales’ X-Fire launcher platforms.

The MOU was signed on June 17 at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. 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 239 mm guided rocket with a range of up to about 80 km while the CTM-MR is a medium-range missile in the roughly 160 km class.

The CTM-290 is a tactical ballistic missile reaching up to 290 km. Once integrated, they would give operators short-, medium- and long-range precision fires from Thales X-Fire launchers.

By working with Thales, one of France's leading defense companies, Hanwha aims to strengthen its ties with French industry and to develop further joint opportunities in France and other European markets.

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.”