The agreement was signed on June 17 at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris Nord Villepinte. The signing was attended by Kyoung-hoon Kang, Head of the European Business Team at Hanwha Aerospace, and Julien Assoun, Vice-President Vehicles and Tactical Systems at Thales, along with representatives from both companies.
Under the agreement, the companies will work to integrate Hanwha’s CGR-080, CTM-MR and CTM-290 missiles with Thales launcher platforms. Hanwha said the cooperation will strengthen its links with the French defence industry and support wider expansion across European markets.
The CGR-080 is a 239 mm guided rocket with a range of up to about 80 kilometres. The CTM-MR is a medium-range missile in the roughly 160-kilometre class, while the CTM-290 is a tactical ballistic missile with a range of up to 290 kilometres.
Once integrated, the missiles would provide operators with short-, medium- and long-range precision fires from Thales X-Fire launchers. Hanwha said the work builds on its growing cooperation with European defence companies.
By working with Thales, Hanwha aims to strengthen its ties with French industry. The company also said it intends to develop further joint opportunities in France and other European markets.
“This MoU strengthens our partnership and enhances long-range precision strike capabilities to reinforce collaboration on the international market. Together, we will deliver flexible and interoperable solutions to meet the current operational needs in deep strike,” said Julien Assoun, Vice-president Vehicles and Tactical Systems of Thales.
“This MOU is a first step toward integrating Hanwha Aerospace’s guided missiles with Thales’s launchers. We are committed to expanding our cooperation with French and European defense companies and to building long-term relationships with local industry,” said Kyoung-hoon Kang, Head of the European Business Team at Hanwha Aerospace.
