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Hanwha Aerospace wins Norway long-range rocket deal; signing expected Friday
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Hanwha Aerospace has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this Friday in Oslo. South Korea's presidential chief of staff, Kang Hoon-sik, is set to attend the ceremony, as Norway aims to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities amid rising European security concerns.
Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a voluntary national military service, limited to ten months and open to young adults. This measure addresses geopolitical threats from the war in Ukraine and risks to NATO. It signals a partial return to citizen engagement following the 1997 suspension of conscription.