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US Army Picks Hanwha's K9 Howitzer

11 sources · first reported 27d ago

via Breaking Defense

The US Army has selected Hanwha Defense USA's K9 Mobile Howitzer to build prototypes for a new self-propelled 155mm howitzer. The decision comes after decades of searching for a new mobile howitzer to replace its towed M777s. The K9 Howitzer offers a boost in range and mobility.

Why it matters

The selection of the K9 Howitzer is significant as it will provide the US Army with a new mobile artillery system, enhancing its long-range firepower and mobility on modern battlefields.

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How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Breaking Defense · Primary
    Army picks Hanwha’s wheeled K9 for self-propelled howitzer prototypes
  2. Breaking Defense ·
    Army picks Hanwha’s wheeled K9 for self-propelled howitzer prototypes - Breaking Defense
  3. Reuters ·
    U.S. Army picks Hanwha defence unit for mobile artillery prototypes - Reuters
  4. Investing.com ·
    U.S. Army picks Hanwha defence unit for mobile artillery prototypes By Reuters
  5. Defence-industry ·
    Hanwha wins U.S. Army Mobile Tactical Cannon award, putting K9MH into testing for future replacement of M777 artillery
  6. RealClearDefense ·
    Army Picks Self-Propelled Howitzer Prototypes
  7. Interestingengineering ·
    US Army selects wheeled 155mm K9 Howitzer to replace its aging artillery guns
  8. Bluesky · twz.com ·
    The Army wants a new wheeled self-propelled 155mm howitzer to replace its towed M777s, offering a boost in range and ...
  9. Army Technology ·
    Hanwha wins US Army contract for K9 Mobile Howitzer prototypes - Army Technology
  10. DefenseScoop ·
    Hanwha captures Army contract for mobile tactical cannons and expects to deliver first prototype this fall
  11. RealClearDefense ·
    Hanwha Wins U.S. Army Contract for K9 Mobile Howitzer Prototypes