Poland Inaugurates Construction of Hanwha-WB Rocket Factory for HOMAR-K

Poland has officially inaugurated construction of a new guided rocket manufacturing facility developed by Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group in Gorzów Wielkopolski. The November 4, 2026 ceremony marks another milestone in Poland's effort to establish domestic production of precision-guided ammunition for its HOMAR-K multiple rocket launcher fleet.

The facility is being developed by Hanwha WB Advanced System, a joint venture between South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace and Poland's WB Group. Deputy Defense Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka attended the inauguration on behalf of Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

The factory will manufacture guided rockets for Poland's HOMAR-K systems, which are based on the South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher. Production will focus on the CGR-080 guided rocket, alongside additional industrial capabilities required to support Poland's long-range rocket artillery fleet.

Domestic Guided Rocket Production

The project follows a contract signed on December 29, 2025, between Poland's Armament Agency and the Hanwha-WB consortium. The agreement, valued at approximately PLN 14 billion, covers the localization and supply of guided rocket ammunition for the Polish Armed Forces.

As AdriaDefense reported in January, the contract is expected to support production of up to 10,000 CGR-080 rockets, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2030 under the originally announced timetable.

Preliminary construction preparations at the site began earlier in 2026. The November ceremony formally inaugurated the next stage of development rather than representing the first activity at the location.

According to Poland's Ministry of National Defense, the investment is expected to create more than 200 jobs and expand opportunities for local manufacturers, engineers and technology suppliers. The project also includes technology transfer and cooperation on future generations of rocket ammunition.

Poland and South Korea Expand Defense Industrial Cooperation

The factory is intended to give Poland greater control over the production and replenishment of rocket ammunition. That capability is increasingly important as European armed forces seek to strengthen ammunition stockpiles and reduce reliance on international supply chains.

For Hanwha Aerospace, the project expands its industrial footprint in Europe beyond the delivery of South Korean military equipment. The company is also strengthening regional partnerships, including its growing business in Croatia and Lithuania.

In October, AdriaDefense reported that Croatia signed agreements to acquire 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers, with Poland's WB Electronics supplying the command-and-control integration.

The Gorzów factory could eventually support wider European supply chains and exports to allied markets, although Poland's domestic military requirements remain central to the project.

The immediate milestone is the construction inauguration. The next major tests will be the completion of production infrastructure, technology integration and the transition toward serial manufacturing.

Sources: Polish Ministry of National Defense, November 4, 2026; Hanwha Aerospace program announcements.