Iraq Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System
signedIraq signed a $2.8 billion contract for eight Cheongung-II (M-SAM Block II) air defense batteries to replace aging Russian air defense assets. LIG Nex1 builds the missile and integrated system, Hanwha Systems supplies the radar, and Hanwha Aerospace manufactures launchers and vehicles. Third Middle Eastern Cheongung-II customer after the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Contract Details
- Buyer Country
- Iraq
- Buyer Entity
- Iraqi Ministry of Defence
- Seller Company
- LIG Nex1
- Product
- Cheongung-II (M-SAM)
- Contract Value
- $2.8B
- Quantity
- 8 units
- Category
- missile
Timeline
Announced
Jun 1, 2024
Signed
Sep 1, 2024
Delivery Start
Jan 1, 2026
Delivery End
Dec 31, 2031
Source
Korea Times
Features
Quick Info
- Status
- signed
- Buyer
- Iraq
- Value
- $2.8B