Hanwha and WB Group break ground on missile factory in Poland

Hanwha WB Advanced Systems (HWBAS), a joint venture between South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group, has officially commenced construction of a guided missile production facility in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland.

The plant is designed to produce CGR-080 guided missiles for the Polish Homar-K multiple launch rocket system. The facility is expected to be completed by 2028, with initial production slated for late 2029 and full-scale mass production beginning in 2030. The project aims to establish Poland as a strategic hub for missile production and supply within Europe.

Piotr Wojciechowski, CEO of WB Group, stated that the goal is to achieve full domestic production in Poland, including the manufacturing of rocket engines, control systems, and warheads, rather than just assembly. The facility is expected to create over 200 new jobs and strengthen the local defense industry supply chain.