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S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a $115.5 million investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans to build a sustainment and repair center and establish an ammunition factory.

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.

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.

Hanwha to Open K9 Howitzer Factory in Romania

Hanwha Defense plans to establish a regional hub in Romania to support the production, sustainment, and repair of the country’s future K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers.

Norway Buys Precision Guided Kits From US for K9 Artillery Fleet

Norway has signed an agreement with the US to procure the Precision Guidance Kit M1156A1 for its 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems.

India to Locally Produce K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms

India has awarded a contract to Larsen & Toubro for the supply of locally-produced K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms to the Indian Army.

Romania Picks S. Korea’s K9 Thunder Howitzers for Massive Artillery Upgrade

The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected South Korea’s K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery fleet.

S. Korea Offers K9 Howitzers for Canceled US Army ERCA Program

South Korea is offering its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer to the US Army to fill the capability gap created by canceling the Extended-Range Cannon Artillery program.

S. Korean Firm Announces 155mm Extended-Range Shell for K9 Howitzer 

South Korea’s Poongsan Corporation said it has developed a 155mm projectile for the K9 self-propelled howitzer with 50 percent greater range than existing shells.