Hanwha wins U.S. Army contract for K9 self-propelled howitzer prototypes
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. unit of South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aer...
The U.S. Army has awarded Hanwha Aerospace Co., its U.S. unit, a contract to deliver prototype K9 self-propelled howitzers for its Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. This initiative is part of the Army's broader artillery modernization efforts. Hanwha Defense USA was chosen to manufacture six prototypes of the MTC, with the option to produce an additional 12.
These prototypes are designed to be highly mobile and equipped with a 155 mm artillery system for use by American military personnel. The Army plans to deploy these platforms in a series of operational experiments to evaluate their performance, reliability, and supportability in real combat scenarios. The potential value of this contract is up to $233 million.
Hanwha Defense USA is also exploring the possibility of localizing production at a facility in Opelika, Alabama, to further strengthen the K9's global presence. The K9 platform is already in use or under contract with several NATO countries, including Poland, Romania, Norway, and Finland.
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