K9 Howitzer Debuts Dual-Feed Autoloader, Pushing Fire Rate to 9 Rounds Per Minute
Hanwha Aerospace has put its K9MH mobile howitzer through live-fire trials, showcasing a new dual-feed autoloader that drives firing rates to 8 to 9 rounds per minute.
Hanwha Proposes K9 Howitzer for US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon Program
Hanwha Defense USA has confirmed the K9 mobile howitzer as its proposed testbed system for the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon program.
Indra, Hanwha to Manufacture Self-Propelled Artillery for Spain
Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces.
Hanwha Launches First Australian-Built AS9 Huntsman Howitzers
Hanwha Defence has rolled out the first three AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers at its Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Geelong, Victoria, marking a key step in Australia's LAND 8116 program.
UK, Germany Ink $70M Joint Deal for Mobile RCH 155 Artillery
The UK and Germany have signed a $70.1-million joint procurement contract for artillery that can fire while maneuvering and neutralize targets more than 70 kilometers away.
Germany Orders 84 RCH 155 Wheeled Howitzers
Germany has placed a $1.4-billion order for 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers, signaling a major step in modernizing its artillery forces.
AM General to Supply Cannon-Armed HUMVEES to Kosovo
Kosovo has signed a contract to purchase artillery-mounted HUMVEES from Indiana-based military vehicle giant AM General.
Belgium Expands 155mm Shell Production With Automated Factory Line
Belgium has opened a new production line in Wallonia to manufacture 155-millimeter artillery shells as part of efforts to strengthen its defense industry and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
AM General Reinvents Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer With Soft Recoil Tech
Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer is a next-gen, lightweight artillery system from AM General designed for rapid, mobile fire support in modern combat.
Ukraine Produces 40 Bohdana Howitzers Monthly, Zelensky Says
Ukraine is now producing 40 B2S22 Bohdana artillery systems each month, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, marking a major step in Kyiv’s effort to expand domestic weapons production amid its ongoing war with Russia.
US Army Reopens Hunt for Next-Gen Self-Propelled Howitzers
The US Army has issued a new request for information for self-propelled howitzers, restarting its search for a modern mobile cannon system.
Norway Expands Artillery Fleet With South Korea’s Hanwha K9s
Norway has ordered 24 more K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, its third contract with the company.
KNDS Refines RCH-155 Howitzer for Ukraine After Soldier Feedback
The RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers bound for Ukraine are undergoing upgrades following feedback from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, KNDS Germany CEO Ralf Ketzel shared in an interview with news outlet DW.
Czech Republic Threatens to Freeze Payments Over Caesar Howitzer Delays
The Czech Republic plans to halt advance payments for 62 Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France, citing repeated failures by the contractor to meet procurement terms.
India’s New 85-Second ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ Howitzer Gears Up for Army Trials
The Indian Army is set to test a new mounted gun system with a shoot-and-scoot capability meant to dodge counter-fire and boost battlefield survivability.
S. Korea Eyes Upgrades to K9 Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, and Missiles
South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower.
Europe’s New ‘NEMESIS’ Self-Propelled Howitzer Debuts in Madrid
General Dynamics European Land Systems has unveiled the “NEMESIS,” Europe’s newest self-propelled howitzer.
South Korea Unleashes Unmanned K9A3 Artillery Beast
Hanwha Aerospace has dropped the first high-fidelity visual of its K9A3 unmanned howitzer — a cinematic rendering providing the most detailed glimpse yet of the futuristic artillery weapon.
India Doubles K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer Order From South Korea
India has expanded its order of South Korea’s K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by an additional 100 units.
Leonardo Wins Weapons Control System Deal for US Army Paladin Howitzer
Leonardo DRS has secured a contract to prototype a new weapons control system for the US Army’s M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers.
US Army to Launch New Self-Propelled Howitzer Competition: Official
The US Army has decided to launch a new tender process for a next-generation self-propelled howitzer following evaluations of existing artillery systems from various sources.
Germany Hands Over Ukraine’s First RCH-155 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Ukraine has received its first RCH-155 self-propelled howitzer from Germany, becoming the first foreign operator of the advanced artillery weapon.
Poland Signs Nearly $4B in Contracts for Howitzers, Vehicles, Drones
Poland has signed contracts worth nearly $4 billion with domestic suppliers to acquire cutting-edge howitzers, military vehicles, and advanced drones
British Army Fires Archer Howitzer for First Time in NATO Exercise in Finland
The British Army has completed the first live firing of the Archer mobile howitzer during NATO’s Exercise Dynamic Front 25 in Finland.
