US Army eyes mobile K9 howitzer to replace M777; India too shifts towards wheeled artillery
The US Army is testing South Korea's K9 Mobile Howitzer for potential replacement of towed systems. This move aligns with India's ongoing artillery modernization efforts under its rationalization plan. India is developing indigenous systems and incorporating local content into foreign designs. Both nations seek enhanced mobility and longer-range artillery capabilities for future conflicts. This…
The United States Army is exploring a new artillery platform to replace its M777 towed howitzers, selecting Hanwha Defense USA to develop the Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) programme. Hanwha will provide up to 18 prototypes of its wheeled K9 Mobile Howitzer, which can fire at a range of up to 60 kilometres – nearly double the M777's range.
India, too, is shifting towards wheeled artillery, with the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan aiming to replace older 105mm guns with modern 155mm systems. Indigenous projects such as ATAGS, Dhanush, and Pinaka rocket launcher are key to India's artillery modernisation drive, with the K-9 Vajra-T variant of the Hanwha design already being indigenised.
Both armies recognise the need for a blend of long-range, mobility and precision firepower to remain effective on future battlefields. This shift highlights a broader industry trend towards self-reliance in artillery development.
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