According to information published by South Korean media on January 12, 2022, South Korean companies Hanwha Defense, Hanwha Systems et LIG Nex1 have signed a new contract to jointly deliver an undisclosed number of surface-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates part of the Cheongung II KM-SAM Block II.
In November 2021, Army Recognition has reported that the United Arab Emirates will purchase South Korean air defense missile systems Cheongung II also called M-SAM. On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, United Arab Emirates (UAE) defense ministry had announced the acquisition of the latest generation of South Korean-made M-SAM medium-range surface-to-air guided missile system via the Tawazun Economic Council. The amount of the contract could reach a value of $3.5 billion.
The Cheongung 2 also named KM-SAM is a South Korean medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that was developed by the South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) with technical support from Almaz-Antey and Fakel, based on technology from the Russian-made 9M96 missile used with the S-350E and S-400 air defense systems.