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.
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.
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.
Hanwha Aerospace confirms plans to build defence production facility in Romania
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 delivers First AS9 howitzers and AS10 vehicles to the Australian Armed Forces
Hanwha Defence Australia has delivered the first units of its AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers to the Australian Army.
Norway acquires precision artillery ammunition for K9 VIDAR howitzers from the United States
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.
Hanwha Aerospace completes testing of indigenous engine for K9 self-propelled howitzer
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 company Plasan Sasa to supply armour packages for K9 Thunder howitzers
Israeli defence company Plasan Sasa has secured a contract from Hanwha Aerospace to provide additional armour packages for K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers.
South Korea and Estonia discuss defence cooperation and security issues
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.
Australia receives first AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer from Hanwha
Under the terms of the agreement, Hanwha Defense Australia will produce 30 AS9 howitzers and 15 AS10 Armored Ammunition Resupply Vehicles.
Larsen & Toubro secures major defence contract for K9 Vajra-T artillery systems
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a prominent player in India’s defence sector, has secured a significant contract from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery systems.
Hanwha Aerospace delivers additional K9 howitzers and K10 resupply vehicles to Norway
Hanwha Aerospace has shipped a new batch of military equipment to Norway, consisting of four K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers and eight K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles.