Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland – Poland has started construction of a new guided missile manufacturing facility in Gorzów Wielkopolski, strengthening its domestic defence production capabilities through cooperation with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on November 4, 2026. The factory will be operated by Hanwha WB Advanced System (HWBAS), a joint venture between Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Electronics, part of the WB Group. Hanwha holds a 51% stake, while WB Electronics owns 49%.
The project follows a contract signed on December 29, 2025, between Poland’s Armament Agency and a consortium led by Hanwha WB Advanced System. Valued at approximately PLN 14 billion (around $3.5–4 billion), the agreement covers the supply of thousands of CGR-080 guided rockets to the Polish Armed Forces.
The CGR-080 is a 239 mm precision-guided rocket with a range of approximately 80 kilometres. It is designed for Poland’s HOMAR-K multiple rocket launcher, the Polish version of South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo. The system is mounted on Jelcz truck chassis and integrated with Polish fire-control systems. Poland has ordered 290 launchers, each capable of carrying 12 rockets.
Technology Transfer and Production Timeline
The factory will be built on a 116-hectare site in the Kostrzyn-Słubice Special Economic Zone. The investment is estimated at PLN 1.5–2 billion and is expected to create more than 200–250 local jobs.
Under the licence agreement, Hanwha Aerospace will transfer production technology and engineering expertise to Poland. Plans include domestic manufacturing of key missile components, including rocket motors, guidance elements, warheads and transport-and-launch containers.
Construction is expected to finish in 2028, with initial production targeted for late 2029. Full-scale manufacturing is scheduled to begin in 2030, with deliveries planned between 2030 and 2033. The factory is expected to produce several thousand rockets annually.
Poland Aims to Strengthen Domestic Missile Production
The project is part of the wider Polish-South Korean defence partnership, which also includes cooperation on K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers and K9 self-propelled howitzers. Polish industrial partners will contribute components and materials, supporting domestic supply chains and future maintenance and repair capabilities.
The development comes as Poland seeks to strengthen ammunition supplies following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has highlighted the importance of domestic production, reliable supply chains and sufficient ammunition stocks during prolonged military operations.
Beyond meeting Poland’s military requirements, the factory could eventually supply guided rockets to other European operators of the Chunmoo system. Hanwha Aerospace has also indicated the possibility of expanding production to include ammunition with different ranges.
The project marks a shift in Poland’s defence strategy from purchasing foreign-made weapons towards manufacturing advanced guided missiles domestically through technology transfer and industrial cooperation.
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