Seoul: South Korea has signed a deal to export an additional three units of its Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia under the two countries' framework arrangement for the long-term supply of Korea's multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) to the Eastern European country, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said Monday.

According to Yonhap News Agency, under the government-to-government contract between KOTRA and the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI), Hanwha Aerospace Co. will supply three Chunmoo rocket launchers and related equipment to Estonia by the end of 2027. The Chunmoo MLRS is a Korean weapons system capable of delivering rapid, high-precision firepower using multiple types of rockets and missiles with varying ranges.

The latest deal is part of the framework arrangement KOTRA and the ECDI signed in December, under which Seoul agreed to export the Chunmoo MLRS to Estonia over 10 years. At that time, KOTRA first signed a 300 million-euro (US$353 million) agreement to export six units of Chunmoo rocket launchers and three types of missiles.

KOTRA President Kang Kyung-sung stated in a press release that the swift conclusion of this follow-up contract reflects the Estonian government's trust in the Korean defense industry. He emphasized ongoing efforts to boost Seoul's arms exports and help the country become a global defense power.