Contract Tracker
Comprehensive database of Korean defense export contracts
What this tracker covers
KDReview tracks Korean defense export contracts by buyer country, seller, platform, value, and delivery status. Use it to follow major deals involving Hanwha Aerospace, Korea Aerospace Industries, Hyundai Rotem, LIG Nex1, and other Korean defense exporters.
Croatia K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher Contract
Croatia · Hanwha Aerospace · $477M
Thailand Next-Generation Frigate (OCEAN-40F) Selection
Thailand · Hanwha Ocean · $508M
US Army K9MH Mobile Tactical Cannon Prototype Contract
United States · Hanwha Aerospace · $263M
South Korea KDDX Next-Generation Destroyer Lead Ship Contract
South Korea · Hanwha Ocean · $587M
Estonia Follow-On K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order (3 Additional Launchers)
Estonia · Hanwha Aerospace · $155M
Malaysia K-SAAM Haegung Ship-Launched SAM
Malaysia · LIG Nex1 · $94M
Total Contracts
56
Total Value
$139.0B
Buyer Countries
22
Active Companies
15
Contracts by year
56 contracts
| Title↑↓ | Buyer↑↓ | Seller↑↓ | Product↑↓ | Value (USD)↑↓ | Status↑↓ | Date↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher Contract | Croatia | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $477M | signed | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Thailand Next-Generation Frigate (OCEAN-40F) Selection | Thailand | Hanwha Ocean | OCEAN-40F 4,000-ton Frigate | $508M | announced | Sep 8, 2026 |
| US Army K9MH Mobile Tactical Cannon Prototype Contract | United States | Hanwha Aerospace | K9MH Mobile Howitzer (8x8 wheeled 155mm) | $263M | signed | Aug 18, 2026 |
| South Korea KDDX Next-Generation Destroyer Lead Ship Contract | South Korea | Hanwha Ocean | KDDX Next-Generation Destroyer | $587M | signed | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Estonia Follow-On K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order (3 Additional Launchers) | Estonia | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $155M | signed | May 11, 2026 |
| Malaysia K-SAAM Haegung Ship-Launched SAM | Malaysia | LIG Nex1 | K-SAAM Haegung | $94M | signed | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Finland K9 Thunder SPH Second Batch | Finland | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 Moukari | $642M | signed | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Indonesia KF-21 Boramae Export Negotiations | Indonesia | Korea Aerospace Industries | KF-21 Boramae | $3.0B | announced | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Spain K9-Based Artillery Joint Development | Spain | Hanwha Aerospace | K9-Based SPH System | $5.3B | signed | Mar 24, 2026 |
| UAE EDGE-DAPA Defense Cooperation Framework | United Arab Emirates | Hanwha Aerospace | Integrated air defense, aircraft, maritime systems | $35.0B | signed | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Norway K239 Chunmoo MLRS Selection | Norway | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $922M | signed | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Iraq K2ME Black Panther Tank Negotiations | Iraq | Hyundai Rotem | K2ME Black Panther (Middle East variant) | $6.5B | announced | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Romania K2 Black Panther MBT Negotiation | Romania | Hyundai Rotem | K2 Black Panther | $7.0B | announced | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Poland Chunmoo Guided Missile Contract | Poland | Hanwha Aerospace | Chunmoo CGR-080 Guided Missiles | $4.1B | signed | Dec 30, 2025 |
| LIG Nex1 Electronic Warfare Aircraft System | South Korea | LIG Nex1 | EW Block I Electronic Warfare System | $1.1B | signed | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Peru K2 Black Panther & K808 APC Framework Agreement | Peru | Hyundai Rotem | K2 Black Panther + K808 APC | $1.7B | signed | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Peru Next-Generation Submarine Joint Development | Peru | Hanwha Ocean | Next-Generation Submarine (joint development) | - | signed | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Estonia K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order | Estonia | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $315M | signed | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Norway K9 VIDAR Third Order (24 Additional Howitzers) | Norway | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 VIDAR | - | signed | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Poland K2 Black Panther Second Implementation Contract | Poland | Hyundai Rotem | K2 Black Panther / K2PL | $6.5B | in delivery | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Philippines FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order | Philippines | Korea Aerospace Industries | FA-50 | $700M | signed | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Norway K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order | Norway | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $580M | signed | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Poland Additional K239 Chunmoo Ammunition Order | Poland | Hanwha Aerospace | CTM-290 Tactical Missiles | $1.6B | signed | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Saudi Arabia K9 Thunder SPH Order | Saudi Arabia | Hanwha Aerospace | K9A2 Thunder | $2.3B | signed | Jan 15, 2025 |
| India Additional K9 Vajra SPH Order | India | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 Vajra-T Mk2 | $253M | signed | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Iraq KUH-1 Surion Helicopter Order | Iraq | Korea Aerospace Industries | KUH-1 Surion | $94M | signed | Oct 1, 2024 |
| KF-21 Boramae Block 1 Initial Production | South Korea | Korea Aerospace Industries | KF-21 Boramae Block 1 | $3.2B | in delivery | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Romania K9 Thunder SPH Order | Romania | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 Thunder (K9 Tunetul) | $1.0B | in delivery | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Iraq Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System | Iraq | LIG Nex1 | Cheongung-II (M-SAM Block II) | $2.8B | in delivery | Jun 1, 2024 |
| Romania K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order | Romania | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $1.3B | signed | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Saudi Arabia Cheongung-II Air Defense System | Saudi Arabia | LIG Nex1 | Cheongung-II (M-SAM) | $3.2B | signed | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Poland K2PL Domestic Production Agreement | Poland | Hyundai Rotem | K2PL Black Panther | $10.0B | signed | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Philippines HDC-3100 Corvette Order | Philippines | Hanwha Ocean | HDC-3100 Corvette | $600M | signed | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Poland K9 Second Executive Contract (K9PL) | Poland | Hanwha Aerospace | K9A1 / K9PL Thunder | $2.6B | in delivery | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Australia AS21 Redback IFV Selection | Australia | Hanwha Aerospace | AS21 Redback IFV | $2.4B | signed | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Malaysia FA-50M Light Combat Aircraft Order | Malaysia | Korea Aerospace Industries | FA-50M Block 20 | $920M | in delivery | May 1, 2023 |
| UAE K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order | United Arab Emirates | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $3.5B | in delivery | Feb 20, 2023 |
| Canada LAV Modernization (Hanwha) | Canada | Hanwha Aerospace | LAV 6.0 ACSV / LAV Modernization | $3.0B | signed | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Saudi Arabia Naval Vessel Order | Saudi Arabia | Hanwha Ocean | Naval vessels | $1.0B | announced | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Poland K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order | Poland | Hanwha Aerospace | K239 Chunmoo | $3.5B | in delivery | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Poland K2 Black Panther MBT Order | Poland | Hyundai Rotem | K2 Black Panther | $3.4B | in delivery | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Poland K9 Thunder SPH Order | Poland | Hanwha Aerospace | K9A2 Thunder | $2.4B | in delivery | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Poland FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order | Poland | Korea Aerospace Industries | FA-50PL Fighting Eagle | $3.0B | in delivery | Jul 27, 2022 |
| UAE Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System | United Arab Emirates | LIG Nex1 | Cheongung-II (M-SAM Block II) | $3.5B | in delivery | Jan 16, 2022 |
| Australia Huntsman SPH (K9 Variant) | Australia | Hanwha Aerospace | AS9 Huntsman | $1.0B | signed | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Egypt K9 Thunder SPH Order | Egypt | Hanwha Aerospace | K9A1-EGY Thunder | $1.7B | in delivery | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Estonia K9 Thunder SPH Order | Estonia | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 Thunder | $58M | completed | May 1, 2018 |
| Norway K9 Thunder SPH Order | Norway | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 VIDAR | $240M | completed | Jun 1, 2017 |
| India K9 Vajra SPH Order | India | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 Vajra-T | $700M | completed | Apr 1, 2017 |
| Finland K9 Thunder SPH Order | Finland | Hanwha Aerospace | K9 Moukari | $170M | completed | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Thailand T-50TH Advanced Trainer Order | Thailand | Korea Aerospace Industries | T-50TH | $400M | completed | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Iraq T-50IQ Advanced Trainer/Light Fighter Order | Iraq | Korea Aerospace Industries | T-50IQ | $1.1B | completed | Dec 1, 2013 |
| Philippines FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order | Philippines | Korea Aerospace Industries | FA-50PH | $420M | completed | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Peru KT-1 Basic Trainer Order | Peru | Korea Aerospace Industries | KT-1P Woongbi | $200M | completed | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Turkey T-50 Advanced Trainer Order | Turkey | Korea Aerospace Industries | T-50 | $400M | completed | Jan 1, 2011 |
| Indonesia KF-21 Joint Development Participation | Indonesia | Korea Aerospace Industries | KF-21 / IF-X | $1.6B | signed | Jan 1, 2010 |
Croatia K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher Contract
signedBuyer: CroatiaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$477MSep 10, 2026
Thailand Next-Generation Frigate (OCEAN-40F) Selection
announcedBuyer: ThailandSeller: Hanwha Ocean
Product: OCEAN-40F 4,000-ton Frigate
$508MSep 8, 2026
US Army K9MH Mobile Tactical Cannon Prototype Contract
signedBuyer: United StatesSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9MH Mobile Howitzer (8x8 wheeled 155mm)
$263MAug 18, 2026
South Korea KDDX Next-Generation Destroyer Lead Ship Contract
signedBuyer: South KoreaSeller: Hanwha Ocean
Product: KDDX Next-Generation Destroyer
$587MJun 11, 2026
Estonia Follow-On K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order (3 Additional Launchers)
signedBuyer: EstoniaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$155MMay 11, 2026
Malaysia K-SAAM Haegung Ship-Launched SAM
signedBuyer: MalaysiaSeller: LIG Nex1
Product: K-SAAM Haegung
$94MApr 22, 2026
Finland K9 Thunder SPH Second Batch
signedBuyer: FinlandSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Moukari
$642MApr 9, 2026
Indonesia KF-21 Boramae Export Negotiations
announcedBuyer: IndonesiaSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: KF-21 Boramae
$3.0BMar 31, 2026
Spain K9-Based Artillery Joint Development
signedBuyer: SpainSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9-Based SPH System
$5.3BMar 24, 2026
UAE EDGE-DAPA Defense Cooperation Framework
signedBuyer: United Arab EmiratesSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: Integrated air defense, aircraft, maritime systems
$35.0BFeb 27, 2026
Norway K239 Chunmoo MLRS Selection
signedBuyer: NorwaySeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$922MJan 30, 2026
Iraq K2ME Black Panther Tank Negotiations
announcedBuyer: IraqSeller: Hyundai Rotem
Product: K2ME Black Panther (Middle East variant)
$6.5BJan 22, 2026
Romania K2 Black Panther MBT Negotiation
announcedBuyer: RomaniaSeller: Hyundai Rotem
Product: K2 Black Panther
$7.0BJan 22, 2026
Poland Chunmoo Guided Missile Contract
signedBuyer: PolandSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: Chunmoo CGR-080 Guided Missiles
$4.1BDec 30, 2025
LIG Nex1 Electronic Warfare Aircraft System
signedBuyer: South KoreaSeller: LIG Nex1
Product: EW Block I Electronic Warfare System
$1.1BDec 24, 2025
Peru K2 Black Panther & K808 APC Framework Agreement
signedBuyer: PeruSeller: Hyundai Rotem
Product: K2 Black Panther + K808 APC
$1.7BDec 10, 2025
Peru Next-Generation Submarine Joint Development
signedBuyer: PeruSeller: Hanwha Ocean
Product: Next-Generation Submarine (joint development)
Value undisclosedDec 1, 2025
Estonia K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order
signedBuyer: EstoniaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$315MOct 24, 2025
Norway K9 VIDAR Third Order (24 Additional Howitzers)
signedBuyer: NorwaySeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 VIDAR
Value undisclosedSep 19, 2025
Poland K2 Black Panther Second Implementation Contract
in deliveryBuyer: PolandSeller: Hyundai Rotem
Product: K2 Black Panther / K2PL
$6.5BJul 2, 2025
Philippines FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order
signedBuyer: PhilippinesSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: FA-50
$700MJun 1, 2025
Norway K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order
signedBuyer: NorwaySeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$580MMar 1, 2025
Poland Additional K239 Chunmoo Ammunition Order
signedBuyer: PolandSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: CTM-290 Tactical Missiles
$1.6BFeb 1, 2025
Saudi Arabia K9 Thunder SPH Order
signedBuyer: Saudi ArabiaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9A2 Thunder
$2.3BJan 15, 2025
India Additional K9 Vajra SPH Order
signedBuyer: IndiaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Vajra-T Mk2
$253MDec 20, 2024
Iraq KUH-1 Surion Helicopter Order
signedBuyer: IraqSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: KUH-1 Surion
$94MOct 1, 2024
KF-21 Boramae Block 1 Initial Production
in deliveryBuyer: South KoreaSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: KF-21 Boramae Block 1
$3.2BJun 25, 2024
Romania K9 Thunder SPH Order
in deliveryBuyer: RomaniaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Thunder (K9 Tunetul)
$1.0BJun 19, 2024
Iraq Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System
in deliveryBuyer: IraqSeller: LIG Nex1
Product: Cheongung-II (M-SAM Block II)
$2.8BJun 1, 2024
Romania K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order
signedBuyer: RomaniaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$1.3BMar 1, 2024
Saudi Arabia Cheongung-II Air Defense System
signedBuyer: Saudi ArabiaSeller: LIG Nex1
Product: Cheongung-II (M-SAM)
$3.2BFeb 6, 2024
Poland K2PL Domestic Production Agreement
signedBuyer: PolandSeller: Hyundai Rotem
Product: K2PL Black Panther
$10.0BJan 15, 2024
Philippines HDC-3100 Corvette Order
signedBuyer: PhilippinesSeller: Hanwha Ocean
Product: HDC-3100 Corvette
$600MJan 1, 2024
Poland K9 Second Executive Contract (K9PL)
in deliveryBuyer: PolandSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9A1 / K9PL Thunder
$2.6BDec 1, 2023
Australia AS21 Redback IFV Selection
signedBuyer: AustraliaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: AS21 Redback IFV
$2.4BJul 27, 2023
Malaysia FA-50M Light Combat Aircraft Order
in deliveryBuyer: MalaysiaSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: FA-50M Block 20
$920MMay 1, 2023
UAE K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order
in deliveryBuyer: United Arab EmiratesSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$3.5BFeb 20, 2023
Canada LAV Modernization (Hanwha)
signedBuyer: CanadaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: LAV 6.0 ACSV / LAV Modernization
$3.0BJan 1, 2023
Saudi Arabia Naval Vessel Order
announcedBuyer: Saudi ArabiaSeller: Hanwha Ocean
Product: Naval vessels
$1.0BNov 1, 2022
Poland K239 Chunmoo MLRS Order
in deliveryBuyer: PolandSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K239 Chunmoo
$3.5BOct 1, 2022
Poland K2 Black Panther MBT Order
in deliveryBuyer: PolandSeller: Hyundai Rotem
Product: K2 Black Panther
$3.4BJul 27, 2022
Poland K9 Thunder SPH Order
in deliveryBuyer: PolandSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9A2 Thunder
$2.4BJul 27, 2022
Poland FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order
in deliveryBuyer: PolandSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: FA-50PL Fighting Eagle
$3.0BJul 27, 2022
UAE Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System
in deliveryBuyer: United Arab EmiratesSeller: LIG Nex1
Product: Cheongung-II (M-SAM Block II)
$3.5BJan 16, 2022
Australia Huntsman SPH (K9 Variant)
signedBuyer: AustraliaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: AS9 Huntsman
$1.0BDec 1, 2021
Egypt K9 Thunder SPH Order
in deliveryBuyer: EgyptSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9A1-EGY Thunder
$1.7BFeb 1, 2021
Estonia K9 Thunder SPH Order
completedBuyer: EstoniaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Thunder
$58MMay 1, 2018
Norway K9 Thunder SPH Order
completedBuyer: NorwaySeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 VIDAR
$240MJun 1, 2017
India K9 Vajra SPH Order
completedBuyer: IndiaSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Vajra-T
$700MApr 1, 2017
Finland K9 Thunder SPH Order
completedBuyer: FinlandSeller: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Moukari
$170MFeb 1, 2017
Thailand T-50TH Advanced Trainer Order
completedBuyer: ThailandSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: T-50TH
$400MSep 1, 2015
Iraq T-50IQ Advanced Trainer/Light Fighter Order
completedBuyer: IraqSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: T-50IQ
$1.1BDec 1, 2013
Philippines FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Order
completedBuyer: PhilippinesSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: FA-50PH
$420MMar 1, 2013
Peru KT-1 Basic Trainer Order
completedBuyer: PeruSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: KT-1P Woongbi
$200MJul 1, 2012
Turkey T-50 Advanced Trainer Order
completedBuyer: TurkeySeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: T-50
$400MJan 1, 2011
Indonesia KF-21 Joint Development Participation
signedBuyer: IndonesiaSeller: Korea Aerospace Industries
Product: KF-21 / IF-X
$1.6BJan 1, 2010