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Poland Releases Video of First Successful CGR-080 Missile Launch from Homar-K MLRS.
Poland has released a video of the first successful launch of the CGR-080 guided missile from the Homar-K system, shared on X by defense analyst Haku Mason. While the announcement of this launch was made on December 7, 2024, this is the first time footage of the event has been made public, providing a concrete illustration of the system’s capabilities and the extended range of this new-generation munition.
Screenshot from the video of Poland's first successful launch of the CGR-080 guided missile from the Homar-K system. (Picture source: Haku Mason X Channel)
The Homar-K system is a Polish adaptation of the South Korean K239 Chunmoo multiple-launch rocket system, integrating advanced South Korean technologies onto a Polish Jelcz 8x8 truck chassis and combined with the Topaz fire control system. This configuration provides Poland with a mobile, modular platform adapted to modern conflict requirements. The partnership between Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s defense industry has resulted in a hybrid solution combining South Korean expertise in rocket artillery systems with local industrial capabilities. In addition to the CGR-080, Poland already operates the CTM-290 tactical ballistic missile and may eventually integrate long-range missiles such as the CTM-MR (formerly CTM-160) and KTSSM-II, further enhancing its long-range strike capabilities and deterrence potential.
The CGR-080 is a guided missile utilizing GPS/INS (Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System) technology, ensuring high accuracy with an operational range of 30 to 80 kilometers and a Circular Error probability (CEP) of just 15 meters. Its explosive warhead is designed to effectively neutralize a variety of targets, including military infrastructure, lightly armored vehicles, and fortified positions. Unlike traditional unguided rockets, the CGR-080 provides precision strike capability, reducing collateral damage and improving the effectiveness of targeted bombardment, particularly in urban or complex environments.
Compared to similar systems, the Homar-K equipped with the CGR-080 exceeds the performance of the U.S. HIMARS system armed with the M31 GMLRS missile, which has a maximum range of 70 kilometers. This increased range allows Polish forces to engage targets at greater distances while remaining beyond the reach of enemy counter-battery systems. The extended range, combined with the modularity of the Homar-K, provides greater operational flexibility and an enhanced deterrence capability on the battlefield while maintaining interoperability with allied artillery systems.
A key advantage of the Homar-K system is its ability to fire a wide range of munitions, increasing its adaptability for various mission types. In addition to the CGR-080, it is compatible with the CTM-MR guided missile, which has a range of 50 to 160 kilometers and a penetration-fragmentation warhead designed for destroying fortified positions and strategic infrastructure. The CTM-290 missile can strike targets up to 290 kilometers away, further extending the Polish military’s deep-strike capability. The Homar-K can also deploy a guided anti-ship missile equipped with GPS/INS/IIR (Imaging Infrared) guidance, capable of engaging naval targets at ranges between 50 and 160 kilometers, enabling operations across multiple theaters.
The success of this first CGR-080 launch demonstrates the increasing operational proficiency of Polish artillery crews in handling advanced systems. The K239 Chunmoo, from which the Homar-K is derived, is currently the second most-produced modern multiple launch rocket system globally after U.S. systems and is in service in significant numbers in South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, and Saudi Arabia.
Hanwha Aerospace, Poland’s partner in this project, has demonstrated its ability to provide solutions tailored to local requirements by integrating its systems with national components. The successful integration of the CGR-080 missile could also pave the way for the Homar-K system’s export to other countries, including Norway, the Philippines, and Malaysia, which may be interested in a multiple-launch rocket system offering modularity and compatibility with advanced munitions. This development strengthens the international appeal of the Homar-K program and could mark the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between Poland and other strategic partners.