Largest-ever K9 User Club meeting opens in Poland to strengthen global artillery cooperation
The K9 “Thunder” is the world’s most widely deployed 155mm/52-calibre self-propelled howitzer, with over 1,800 units in active service.
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Hanwha Aerospace to supply key chassis components for Polish Krab howitzers in USD 280 million deal
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new contract with Poland’s Huta Stalowa Wola S.A. (HSW) to supply chassis components for 87 Krab Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH).
Norway plans to acquire 24 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers from Hanwha Aerospace
Norway will nearly double its fleet of K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers in a new arms deal with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, as part of a broader effort to reinforce the country’s defence in response to growing security concerns.
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Poland and Türkiye explore technology transfer deal for 155mm artillery ammunition
Poland and Türkiye are advancing talks on strategic defence cooperation, with a focus on the domestic production of 155mm artillery ammunition.
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Estonian Defence Forces complete first live-fire training with newly acquired CAESAR howitzers
The Estonian Defence Forces have successfully completed the first live-fire training course using the French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzers at the central training ground.
Hanwha Aerospace secures USD 253 million deal for additional K9 Vajra-T howitzers for India
South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new USD 253 million contract with India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply components for 100 more K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers.
FMV signs seven-year agreement with Junghans Microtec for Archer artillery fuzes
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a seven-year framework agreement with Junghans Microtec GmbH for the supply of fuzes for the Archer artillery system.
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India signs €770 million contracts for indigenous artillery systems and towing vehicles
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts worth approximately €770 million (₹6,900 crore) with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited.
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Leonardo DRS to develop next-gen weapon control system for U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin
Defence technology firm Leonardo DRS has been awarded a USD 16.9 million prototype project contract by the U.S. Army to modernise the Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA) system.
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Croatia to finalise purchase of 30 French CAESAR 155mm artillery systems by end of 2025
On 25 March, Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić announced plans to secure funding and finalise a contract for the purchase of 155mm CEASAR wheeled self-propelled howitzers.
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U.S. receives European-made 155mm artillery barrel for ammunition development
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) Santa Bárbara Sistemas has delivered a 155mm/52-calibre artillery barrel to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) in the United States.
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U.S. Army Paladins lethal precision thunders in Latvia and Lithuania
U.S. Army field artillery crews validate their proficiency with the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, demonstrating their ability to deliver accurate and lethal fires during crew certifications.
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