Norway selected South Korea's Hanwha Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) over the U.S. HIMARS and European rivals in a $2 billion deal for 16 launchers and missiles with ranges up to 500 kilometers, as reported by Breaking Defense. The agreement was announced during the reporting window from 10:16 PM to 11:16 PM UTC on January 29, 2026. The deal includes production of missiles in Poland for European users, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028, according to the Breaking Defense report shared on X by FaytuksNetwork (https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2017005540396700124). No official statements from Norwegian or Hanwha officials were included in the sources during this 59-minute period. This selection prioritizes the Chunmoo system's capabilities in Norway's defense procurement process. The reporting window captured this breaking defense industry development without additional related updates.
