Hanwha’s K9 Selected as Sole Prototype for U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Howitzer
Hanwha Aerospace’s K9 self-propelled howitzer has secured a crucial foothold for entering the U.S. defense market, the world’s largest defense market.The U.S. Army said Aug. 18 local time that it had awarded a contract to Hanwha Defense USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, to develop protot
Hanwha Aerospace's K9 self-propelled howitzer has been selected as the sole prototype for the U.S. Army's Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to enter the U.S. defense market. The U.S. Army awarded Hanwha Defense USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, a contract valued at approximately $262.9 million, including initial deliveries and options.
The contract includes the development of six prototype units, with an option for 12 more, and is expected to result in the delivery of up to 18 self-propelled artillery systems over the next four years. The selection is a testament to Hanwha's ability to meet the U.S. Army's stringent requirements, as it is the first time the company has won a U.S. Army artillery weapons-system contract.
The MTC program is aimed at replacing the aging M777 towed howitzers with wheeled self-propelled artillery, improving the mobility, firepower, and survivability of U.S. artillery units in modern battlefield environments.
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