2017 – Norway begins a defence procurement relationship with Hanwha, purchasing K9 Vidar self‑propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition‑resupply vehicles, laying the foundation for future collaborations [2].

2023 – Opposition parties cite Hyundai Rotem’s loss to Germany’s KMW in a 2023 tank bid as a cautionary example while debating Norway’s preference for a European solution in large‑scale arms procurements [1].

Nov 2024 – Norway launches an international competition for a long‑range rocket system, attracting bids from the United States, Europe and South Korea; the competition later selects Hanwha as the only bidder meeting performance, schedule and cost criteria [3].

16 Apr 2025 – Hanwha’s Chunmoo system conducts a two‑day nighttime live‑fire drill off Goseong, Gangwon Province, demonstrating its capability to fire precision rockets toward the sea under combat‑like conditions [4].

19 Sep 2025 – Norway signs a contract for 24 additional K9 Vidar howitzers, signed by Hanwha CEO Son Jae‑il and NDMA director‑general Gro Jaere, reinforcing confidence in Hanwha’s delivery record [1].

Early Jan 2026 – NDMA adviser Endre Lunde says “the interval from approval to signature is usually measured in days, not weeks,” indicating an early‑February signing window once parliament passes the procurement bill [1].

27 Jan 2026 – Yonhap reports that Hanwha Aerospace has been awarded a Norwegian rocket contract and that the formal signing is slated for the upcoming Friday, signalling the deal is near finalisation [8].

28 Jan 2026 – Sources confirm the signing ceremony will involve South Korean presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon‑sik and note Norway’s mandatory 100 % industrial‑offset requirement for contracts over 50 million kroner [7].

28 Jan 2026 – Industry sources reiterate that the $1.9 billion deal will be signed in Oslo on Friday and highlight Hanwha’s expanding Nordic footprint after the September 2025 K9 Vidar sale [6].

29 Jan 2026 – Norway’s Ministry of Defence announces a 19 billion‑kroner (≈US$1.9 bn) contract for 16 Chunmoo launch units, missiles with up to 500 km range, training equipment and logistics support; the award follows the Nov 2024 competition and includes an industrial‑cooperation programme equal to 120 % of the contract value [3][4][5].

30 Jan 2026 – A signing ceremony takes place in Oslo, attended by senior officials from South Korea and Norway, formally sealing the Chunmoo contract and underscoring the bilateral nature of the agreement [2].

2 Feb 2026 – CEO Son Jae‑il declares, “We will contribute to the long‑term security of the Nordic region,” as Hanwha finalises the $2 billion rocket deal and outlines plans for joint development, local testing in Norway and broader Nordic market expansion [2].

2028‑2029 (planned) – Hanwha schedules delivery of the Chunmoo launch systems and training equipment to the Norwegian Armed Forces, aligning with Norway’s broader modernisation programme [3].

2030‑2031 (planned) – Missile production is set to occur in Poland, with shipments to Norway expected during this period, fulfilling the contract’s long‑range strike capability [3].

Future (post‑signing) – Hanwha intends to deepen industrial ties by involving Norwegian firms in development projects, fulfilling the 120 % offset commitment and positioning itself as a long‑term Nordic security partner [2][3].