Polish Armed Forces conducts first test firing with Homar-K rocket artillery system

This marks a significant milestone in the Homar-K project, with deliveries of the system beginning in late 2023. Currently, the Polish Armed Forces operate 35 units of the Homar-K launchers, with an additional 31 modules, supplied by South Korea, undergoing integration with Polish components such as Jelcz P882.57 TS T45 K-MLRS chassis, communication systems, and the automated TOPAZ fire control system.

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The acquisition stems from a contract signed in November 2022 with Hanwha Aerospace for 218 K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers. A subsequent conditional agreement for 72 additional systems was finalised in April 2024, with funding approved on 27 November 2024. Two of these systems will be delivered to the Artillery and Armaments Training Centre in Toruń.

The Homar-K rocket launchers are intended to be a cornerstone of the Polish Armed Forces’ ongoing artillery modernisation. They complement 20 M142 HIMARS systems supplied by the United States under a 2019 agreement. Negotiations are also underway for the potential purchase of up to 500 additional HIMARS launchers, although the final number may be smaller.

This development highlights Poland’s commitment to enhancing its defence capabilities through modern and versatile artillery systems. Major General Artur Kuptel, Head of the Poland’s defence procurement agency, emphasised the significance of these advancements, stating: “The Homar-K systems are not only an investment in our security but also a step towards greater independence in the field of modern defence technologies.”