Belgium participates in the program to develop 6th generation fighter aircraft

The contract states the supply of 72 K239 Chunmo systems, Chunmoo CTM-290 tactical rockets and technology transfer on the system’s launch modules.

The day before the contract signing, a Polish delegation visited the Korean Defense Development Agency and watched the test launch of the CTM-290 rocket from the Homar-K, the Chunmoo-produced version of the multiple launch rocket artillery. for Poland. The missile has a diameter of 60cm and has a maximum range of 290km. In addition, Hanwha Aerospace has adapted the Chunmoo system so that it can be installed on the Polish Jelcz 8×8 military vehicle chassis. In addition, Homar-K is also integrated with the advanced TOPAZ combat management system designed by Poland, helping to improve operational efficiency and strategic coordination.

In October 2022, Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement to supply 288 K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems to the Polish armed forces to improve their deterrence capabilities. Also in 2022, this Korean company will also supply K2 battle tanks, K9 self-propelled guns and FA-50 fighter aircraft to Poland.

Hanwha Aerospace’s supply of the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system to Poland marks a significant step forward for this country in strengthening its defense capabilities and bringing the strategic partnership with South Korea to a higher level. new.

* Naval Group won the contract to upgrade the Formidable class frigate of the Singapore Navy

French submarine builder Naval Group announced that it has signed a contract with ST Engineering Marine, a subsidiary of Singaporean defense contractor ST Engineering, to upgrade Formidable-class destroyers.

Formidable class destroyer of the Singapore Navy. Photo: Naval Group

Accordingly, Naval Group will support this upgrade project as a subcontractor. Naval Group Far East, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Naval Group, plays a key role in project management, maintenance and supply chain operations alongside the Singapore Navy and ST Engineering.

Developed based on the design of the French La Fayette class, the Formidable class frigate of the Singapore Navy is currently considered the most modern warship class in this country and in the region. The ship has a length of 114m, a width of 16m, a displacement of 3,200 tons, a maximum speed of more than 46.3km/h and an operating range of 4,200 nautical miles.

The Formidable class is equipped with many advanced weapons such as Harpoon anti-ship missiles, Aster ship-to-air missiles, Whitehead A244S anti-submarine torpedoes, OTO Melara 76mm naval guns, and Typhoon Mk 25 automatic guns, allowing the ship to attack air, surface and underwater targets. The electronic system on the ship is also very modern, operating on a highly automated platform, thereby helping to reduce the workload for the crew.

Quynh Oanh (the fits)