Army picks Hanwha’s wheeled K9 for self-propelled howitzer prototypes
The U.S. Army has chosen Hanwha Defense's K9 howitzer for new self-propelled artillery prototypes.
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Army has awarded a $262 million contract to Hanwha Defense for the development of self-propelled howitzer prototypes. The contract will involve the use of Hanwha's wheeled K9 howitzer, a South Korean artillery system. The contract will directly impact a $2 million test site in Alabama.
Army's selection of the K9 howitzer follows a push by South Korea to end the American wartime command in the region. The decision underscores a strategic shift in military procurement and international defense cooperation. The Army's move to adopt the K9 howitzer marks a significant step in modernizing its artillery capabilities.
The prototypes will be developed and tested at a site in Alabama, with the potential to influence future artillery systems in the U.S. military.
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- U.S. Army Selects South Korean K9 Howitzers While Seoul Pushes to End American Wartime Command EurAsian Times · 17h ago
- New $262 million Army artillery contract will directly affect $2 million Alabama test site AL.com · 17h ago
- US Army Turns to Hanwha Defense for New Mobile Artillery Bloomberg.com · 17h ago
- U.S. Army picks Hanwha defence unit for mobile artillery prototypes Reuters · 17h ago
- Army picks Hanwha’s wheeled K9 for self-propelled howitzer prototypes Breaking Defense · 17h ago
- South Korea’s Highly Mobile 155mm Artillery System Wins U.S. Army Howitzer Contract TWZ · 20h ago
- Hanwha wins US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon contract Hanwha Group · 20h ago
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What is the value of the contract awarded to Hanwha Defense?
$262 million.
Which howitzer model has the U.S. Army selected for its prototypes?
Hanwha Defense's wheeled K9 howitzer.
What is the impact of this contract on Alabama?
The contract will directly affect a $2 million test site in Alabama.
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