Croatia to Buy 18 K239 Chunmoo MLRS for €435M, Boosting Regional Firepower

Croatia's government is set to approve the purchase of 18 South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers with ammunition for €435 million, a significant modernization of its artillery. The deal, pending cabinet approval, signals a shift toward Western-aligned defense procurement and could alter regional military balance in the Balkans. The acquisition is part of Croatia's broader military upgrade, though delivery timelines and full system details remain unconfirmed.