Hanwha Aerospace and Akkodis Nordics partner to develop Chunmoo simulator tailored for Norwegian Armed Forces

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Akkodis Nordics, a Norway-based company in digital engineering and solutions on October 21 at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025. This agreement establishes a partnership to jointly develop a state-of-the-art simulator for the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS).

The ceremony was attended by Billy Boo-hwan Lee, Head of PGM Business Group at Hanwha Aerospace, and Sebastian Eidem, Vice President of Operations at Akkodis Nordics.

This strategic partnership is a key step in Hanwha Aerospace's commitment to the Norwegian market, demonstrating a strong intent to foster local industry collaboration. The co-development of a high-fidelity simulator with a renowned Norwegian company like Akkodis will ensure that the training solution for the Chunmoo system is tailored to the specific operational needs and requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces.

The Chunmoo is a next-generation precision guided missile system capable of neutralizing key enemy targets from a safe distance, beyond the reach of conventional artillery. Using GPS/INS-guided missiles, it boasts pinpoint accuracy for high-precision strikes. Its launcher provides overwhelming firepower by carrying two different types of rocket pods simultaneously, more than doubling the firepower of competing systems in a single mission.

Furthermore, the Chunmoo system is field-proven, having been successfully exported to Poland and nations in the Middle East, demonstrating its effectiveness and reliability in diverse operational environments.

Billy Boo-hwan Lee said, "We are delighted to partner with Akkodis to offer a more advanced and comprehensive Chunmoo solution for Norway." He added, "We are fully committed to contributing to the enhancement of Norway's defense capabilities through active partnerships with local Norwegian enterprises."

“Partnering with Hanwha Aerospace allows us to bring our digital engineering and edge technology expertise into a project of true strategic importance,” said Sebastian Eidem, Vice President of Operations at Akkodis Nordics. “Together, we aim to set a new benchmark for simulator development — combining realism, safety, and advanced technology to support the Norwegian Armed Forces.”

With this MOU, Akkodis Nordics and Hanwha Aerospace join forces to drive innovation and deliver advanced technological solutions in support of the Norwegian Armed Forces.

On the same day, Hanwha Aerospace expanded its cooperation with the Norwegian defense industry by signing additional MOUs with EIDEL, a Norwegian technology company specializing in advanced defense and space solutions, to explore potential cooperation in mobile test control systems; and T&G Elektro, to discuss possible collaboration in electrical and electronic systems.

Hanwha Aerospace

Founded in 1977 in South Korea, Hanwha Aerospace is a trusted global provider of transformative solutions that now extend beyond aerospace to the defense and marine sectors. With an unwavering focus on customer-centric quality management, continued innovation, and product competitiveness reinforced by advanced technologies, Hanwha Aerospace is surging forward as a world-class leader in the burgeoning space and aerospace businesses, as well as in the land, sea, and air defense industries.

For more information, visit: www.hanwhaaerospace.com/eng

Akkodis Nordics

Akkodis has a strong presence across the Nordics, with offices in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. In addition to its expertise in digital engineering, Akkodis Nordics is strategically focused on defense, electrification and AI. 

Akkodis is a global digital engineering consulting company that enables organizations to innovate and accelerate by applying technology to redefine how processed and products are developed, powered and optimized. With deep expertise across AI, data, cloud, edge and software engineering, we combine technology and talent to deliver end-to-end solutions, from strategy and consulting to talent development and implementation. Our commitment to Akkodis Intelligence helps businesses connect the exponential power of technology with the irreplaceable strengths of human thinking and collaboration. Part of the Adecco Group and headquartered in Switzerland, Akkodis brings together 50,000 engineers and tech consultants in over 30 countries with services that span Consulting, Talent, Solutions, and Academy. With a cross-sector view and strong delivery capabilities, Akkodis empowers businesses to solve complex challenges and achieve sustainable impact.