UAE Cheongung-II (M-SAM) Air Defense System
in deliveryThe UAE signed a $3.5B contract for 10 Cheongung-II (M-SAM Block II) air defense batteries produced by LIG Nex1, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Aerospace. At least 2 batteries deployed by early 2026. In its March 2026 combat debut, the system intercepted 29 of 30 Iranian missiles (96% success rate), triggering global demand surge. UAE made emergency request for 30+ additional interceptors.
Contract Details
- Buyer Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Buyer Entity
- UAE Armed Forces
- Seller Company
- LIG Nex1
- Product
- Cheongung-II (M-SAM)
- Contract Value
- $3.5B
- Quantity
- 10 units
- Category
- missile
Timeline
Announced
Jan 1, 2022
Signed
Jun 1, 2022
Delivery Start
Jan 1, 2024
Delivery End
Dec 31, 2027
Source
Army Recognition
Features
Quick Info
- Status
- in delivery
- Buyer
- United Arab Emirates
- Value
- $3.5B