Estonia is expanding its long-range strike capability with a new order for three additional K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, bringing its future fleet to nine systems and strengthening its ability to deliver precision fires deep beyond conventional artillery range. The agreement, signed in Tallinn on 11 May 2026 between the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, reinforces Estonia’s push to build a more credible deterrent against regional military threats on NATO’s eastern flank. The expanded Chunmoo force will give the Estonian Defence Forces access to guided 239 mm rockets and CTM-290 tactical ballistic missiles capable of striking high-value targets at extended distances with greater accuracy and response speed. Combined with training, operational support, and locally adapted vehicle modifications, the programme increases Estonia’s ability to conduct distributed long-range fires and reflects the growing role of precision rocket artillery in European military modernization. Read more...
