The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) has released its evaluation of Project 5447, which involved procuring the K9 VIDAR 155mm artillery system to replace the ageing M109 units.
Hanwha Aerospace will participate in CANSEC 2025 in Ottawa, Canada, on 28–29 May, presenting a full range of in-production and in-service defence solutions.
South Korea is promoting its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer as a central component of Canada’s ongoing military modernisation, presenting it as a strong alternative to American-made systems.
The K9 “Thunder” is the world’s most widely deployed 155mm/52-calibre self-propelled howitzer, with over 1,800 units in active service.
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.
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.
South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace is planning to build a production facility in Romania’s southern Dâmbovița County, according to Romanian media reports.
Hanwha Defence Australia has delivered the first units of its AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers to the Australian Army.
Norway has signed an agreement with the United States to procure advanced artillery ammunition aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Army’s artillery systems.
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has completed acceptance testing for a domestically developed 1,000-horsepower diesel engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer (SPH).
Israeli defence company Plasan Sasa has secured a contract from Hanwha Aerospace to provide additional armour packages for K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers.
Acting Defence Minister Kim Seon-ho of South Korea and Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur met in Seoul on Monday to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and regional security challenges.
