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Hanwha Aerospace is starting mass production of the Cheongeom anti-tank missile for the KAI Light Armed Helicopter after a successful test launch confirmed its target-hitting capability. This missile is South Korea's first locally designed air-launched guided missile, and its performance aligns with earlier development stages.

The company secured a KRW225 billion ($152 million) contract for production, with deliveries anticipated by 2028, following a KRW162 billion contract in 2024. Cheongeom will also equip the attack variant of the KAI KUH-1 Surion helicopter for the marines. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) confirmed the missile's reliability during mass production.