Hanwha WB Advanced Systems established. Polish-Korean joint venture in missile production

At this year’s International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, an agreement was signed to establish a new joint venture company, Hanwha WB Advanced Systems. The entity, created by WB GROUP and Hanwha Aerospace, will manufacture ammunition for the HOMAR-K multiple rocket launchers recently introduced into the Polish Armed Forces and develop new missile systems.

Kamil Kusier executive editor 03.09.2025, 19:36 Reading time: 2 min

Two men in suits shake hands on stage during a signing ceremony in Kielce — fot. WB Group

In brief

GRUPA WB and Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement at the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce to establish the joint venture Hanwha WB Advanced Systems. The new company will produce ammunition for HOMAR-K launchers and develop new missiles, and the cost of building the plant will exceed one billion zlotys. The founding act was signed by Piotr Wojciechowski, CEO of WB Electronics, and Jae-il Son, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The ammunition is to be produced entirely in Poland with the participation of local companies.

A milestone for Poland’s defence industry

The founding agreement was signed by Piotr Wojciechowski, President and CEO of WB Electronics, and Jae-il Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from both Poland and South Korea, including Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence, and Brig. Gen. Artur Kuptel, Head of the Armament Agency. South Korea was represented by Hyunki Cho, Vice Minister of National Defence, and Guckcheol Bang, Vice Minister of the Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).

– This is probably the most significant event of this year’s MSPO. We are gaining the ability to produce rocket missiles for the HOMAR-K launchers – it is an extraordinary moment. Poland is becoming increasingly industrially independent. We are not only purchasing equipment but also bringing production home – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Investment worth over PLN 1 billion

The new facility represents a strategic industrial project with an investment exceeding PLN 1 billion. According to Piotr Wojciechowski, it will generate new jobs, enable the transfer of advanced technologies, and involve a wide network of Polish suppliers.

– This joint venture is built on a true partnership, and together we will implement projects of key importance. The missiles will be fully produced in Poland, not only by WB GROUP but with the involvement of a wide range of local companies. The goal is to strengthen security while building long-term industrial capacity – underlined Piotr Wojciechowski.

Local production with global perspective

From the Korean side, Jae-il Son emphasized that the cooperation will secure full localization of the Chunmoo system, known in Poland as HOMAR-K.

– This partnership will enable missile production in Poland for the HOMAR-K system, localized in cooperation with the Polish defence industry. Hanwha WB Advanced Systems will also provide a platform for joint development of next-generation ammunition, meeting Poland’s needs while creating export opportunities for allied nations. This is a real investment in Poland – in people, technology, and European security – said Jae-il Son.

Strengthening sovereignty and capabilities

The establishment of Hanwha WB Advanced Systems marks a breakthrough for Poland. For the first time, advanced missile ammunition will be serially manufactured within the country, reinforcing strategic autonomy and enhancing national and allied defence capabilities.

Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier