Hanwha Aerospace Signs Framework Agreement with Sweden for Modular Charge Systems

Hanwha Aerospace has entered into a three-year framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply Modular Charge Systems (MCS) for artillery applications. The agreement, announced during the AUSA 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., includes an initial order worth approximately $110 million.

The Modular Charge System is a key component of modern artillery operations, designed to provide consistent performance, improved safety, and greater range flexibility for 155mm artillery systems. It allows forces to adjust firing power based on mission requirements, enhancing both efficiency and logistics in field operations.

Under this agreement, Hanwha Aerospace will deliver MCS units to support Sweden’s artillery capabilities, which are undergoing steady modernization. Sweden operates several 155mm artillery systems, including the Archer self-propelled howitzer, which is compatible with modular charge systems used across NATO-standard platforms.

The cooperation reflects growing defence-industrial ties between South Korea and Sweden, with Hanwha already supplying defence equipment to European countries through programs involving self-propelled howitzers, ammunition, and propulsion technologies. The deal also strengthens Hanwha’s position as a key global supplier of ammunition and artillery support systems, building on its ongoing contracts with Norway, Poland, and Australia.

A spokesperson from Hanwha Aerospace noted that the company aims to ensure reliable supply and localized support for Sweden’s artillery units through this framework, while exploring further collaboration in advanced ammunition technologies.

The agreement aligns with Sweden’s broader effort to secure long-term supply chains for key defence materials amid Europe’s increased focus on readiness and interoperability within NATO.