Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur and South Korean Minister of Defense Ahn Gyu-back signed the agreement. This agreement marks cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense. Estonia plans to purchase Chunmoo rocket launchers from South Korea.
Estonia aims to strengthen its military. To achieve this, Estonia is purchasing HIMARS rocket launchers from the USA and now also Chunmoo rocket launchers from South Korea. These rocket launchers will help protect Estonia and NATO.
Minister Pevkur stated that Estonia began strengthening its deep strike capability by purchasing HIMARS from the USA. Now, Chunmoo rocket launchers from South Korea are also being purchased. Poland uses a similar solution.
A significant part of the agreement involves financial investments in Estonian industry. This will bring tens of millions of euros to Estonia. It will help develop Estonia's defense industry.
The details of the Chunmoo rocket launchers purchase are still being discussed. This is being handled by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments, the South Korean export agency, and the manufacturer. Framework agreements are planned next.