Poland has received the first of 218 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers under a contract worth $3.55bn
Last autumn Poland approved the purchase of South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers. Deliveries have begun and will continue for several years.
Here's What We Know
Poland has earmarked $3.55bn to purchase 218 K239 Chunmoo systems, as well as hundreds of 230mm precision munitions and ballistic missiles with a maximum launch range of 80km and 290km respectively.
Do Polski właśnie dotarła pierwsza koreańska wyrzutnia rakietowa K239 #CHUNMOO. Została osadzona na polskiej ciężarówce Jelcz. Jeszcze w tym roku dotrą do nas kolejne wyrzutnie. pic.twitter.com/tgrzho4i10
- Mariusz Błaszczak (@mblaszczak) August 21, 2023
The multiple rocket launchers for the Polish armed forces are designated K239PL. The first launcher on a Jeicz chassis left the Republic of Korea on 20 June 2023, but the ship made several forced stops, so the delivery took longer than expected.
By the end of this year, the Polish Armed Forces intend to receive 18 multiple rocket launchers. The remaining K239PL Chunmoo will be delivered between 2024 and 2027.
Source: @mblaszczak
