Poland commits another $4.2 billion for howitzers and rocket launch systems
Poland has signed for a second order of HOMAR-K MLRS. (Photo: Hanwha)
Poland has signed contracts for US$14.4 billion in helicopters, $3 billion in light attack fighter aircraft and $6.5 billion in air and coastal defence systems and now billions more on rocket and artillery systems.
Poland announced on 2 December a second order of Hanwha K9 self-propelled howitzers (SPH) and K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), designated HOMAR-K, after securing financing worth €4 billion ($4.2 billion).
The order is for 152 K9 SPH, six in the K9A1 variant and 146 K9PL, and 72 launchers to Poland, as well as delivery of CGR-080 239mm missiles with a range of 80km and CTM-290 short-range ballistic missiles with a range of 290km.
The second executive agreement includes the supply of 155mm ammunition and the transfer of technology and manufacture to Poland to enable the servicing of
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