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US Army Moves Forward with Hanwha’s K9 Mobile Howitzer Prototypes
defense1 month ago

US Army Moves Forward with Hanwha’s K9 Mobile Howitzer Prototypes

The U.S. Army contracted Hanwha Defense USA to deliver prototypes of the wheeled 155mm K9 Mobile Howitzer for the Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with up to 18 units over four years, potentially replacing the M777; the system offers rapid emplacement (under 30 seconds), a range exceeding 60 km, onboard ammo and rapid resupply, signaling a shift toward more mobile, Soldier-centric fires and expanding South Korea’s defense footprint in the U.S. market.

via TWZ|
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Army taps Hanwha K9 for mobile howitzer prototype program
technology1 month ago

Army taps Hanwha K9 for mobile howitzer prototype program

The Army awarded Hanwha Defense USA a contract to deliver six prototype Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) systems—with an option for 12 more—worth up to $233 million, for testing in a self-propelled howitzer modernization program to replace the M777 and M109A7. The prototypes will undergo operational experiments to gauge performance, reliability, and supportability, with results guiding future fielding. Competing bids came from Elbit America (with Anduril and Oshkosh Defense) using the SIGMA platform, Leonardo DRS with the Caesar, KNDS with the Caesar, Rheinmetall with the Remote Controlled Howitzer (RCH) 155 mm, and BAE Systems with the Archer. Hanwha is establishing a production/test facility in Opelika, AL, as the Army pursues a roadshow-style evaluation after years of failed self-propelled howitzer efforts (XM2001 Crusader, NLOS Cannon, ERCA).

via Breaking Defense|
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