Korea Artillery programs

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Shorter clip with another target impact scene and funny laid-back music. Quote in title: „North Korea, are you watching?“

 

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well, It's official.

Hanwha Aerospace wins 1.3 tn won K9 howitzer deal with Romania

Hanwha Aerospace wins 1.3 tn won K9 howitzer deal with Romania Romania becomes 10th operator of K9 howitzers

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Hanwha Aerospace announced on July. 10. that it has secured a supply contract with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence for K9 self-propelled howitzers, support equipment, ammunition, and more. The contract, worth 1.3828 trillion won (approximately $998.41 million), extends until July 2029. In partnership with local companies, Hanwha Aerospace plans to begin delivering 54 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 36 K10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles starting in 2027.

 

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The ROK Army is conducting joint exercises in Qatar. Not just K-2, but also K-9, K-10, and K-77.

 

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The ROK Army is conducting joint exercises in Qatar. Not just K-2, but also K-9, K-10, and K-77.
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Video from first overseas ROK joint exercises with K9 SPH, K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicle, K1 Armored Recovery Vehicle and K2 MBT in Qatar.

First time to me seeing K9A1 and PzH2000, K2 and Leo 2A7 firing side by side in a training exercise.

 

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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1879475264444584430

Australia received its first AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer from South Korea, as it was recently seen in Geelong, Victoria.

 

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Hanwha Aerospace - 한화에어로스페이스

Hanwha to Showcase Next-Generation Artillery and Air-Defense Solutions at IDEX 2025 Hanwha Aerospace will participate in IDEX 2025, the Middle East’s largest defense exhibition, from February 17–21...

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K9A1 EGY

 

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Hanwha Defence Australia

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First AS9 and AS10 Huntsman vehicles arrival ceremony​

Hanwha Defence Australia welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and federal government member for Corio The Hon. Richard Marles MP to the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) to acknowledge the first LAND 8116 vehicles in Auscam markings.

Batch 1 of the program vehicles (2 AS9s and 1 AS10) arrived in Australia in December 2024 from the Republic of Korea. The remainder of the vehicles are being produced at the H-ACE, at the Avalon Airport Precinct.

“We are excited to have the first vehicles here in Australia as we prepare to deliver this capability to the Australian Army,” Acting HDA Managing Director Mr Dean Michie said. “Production of the hulls and turrets is already taking place at Elphinstone in northern Tasmania, and our production line here at the H-ACE has also begun work.”

The AS9 Huntsman has been developed to incorporate learnings and experience from the global fleet of over 2,400 K9s and K10s, the most popular self-propelled howitzer globally.

With the AS9 Huntsman, Hanwha has a proven 52-caliber 155mm gun system that is in-service with multiple nations around the world, including the NATO alliance.

The AS10 is a highly protected and maneuverable Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicle (AARV) with a unique loading system that reduces risk to soldiers from enemy fire.

Manufactured with Australian supply chain partners like Elphinstone, Kongsberg Defence Australia, CBG Systems, Penguin Composites, HIFraser, MMCLD, Bisalloy Steel, AME, Safran Electronics and Defence Australasia, Sigma Bravo, Thales Australia, Axalta and TEi working alongside the international supply chain base, Hanwha has made a significant ongoing investment in the Australian market.

“The technology transfer on the program between South Korea and Australia is an important part of this program, demonstrating the close ties between the two nations,” Mr Michie explained. “Celebrating this milestone with our government, Defence and supply chain partners in our new facility is an honour.”

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Norwegia z kompletem koreańskiej artylerii

Do Norwegii dotarła ostatnia partia południowokoreańskich armatohaubic K9 Vidar oraz artyleryjskich wozów amunicyjnych K10. Tym samym kończy to realizację zawartego kilka lat temu kontraktu.

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Delivery of the K-9 and K-10 ordered by Norway has been completed. Norway will ultimately have 28 K-9 Vidars and 14 K-10s.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1893399728311713871

 

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Hanwha Aerospace signs 371.4 billion won contract to export K9 howitzers to India

Hanwha Aerospace signs 371.4 billion won contract to export K9 howitzers to India Hanwha Aerospace secures significant deal with India for advanced military equipment

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Hanwha Aerospace signs 371.4 billion won contract to export K9 howitzers to India​

Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 3rd that it has signed an additional export contract for K9 self-propelled howitzers to India.

The contract is worth 371.4 billion won, accounting for 3.3% of Hanwha Aerospace's sales for 2024. Hanwha Aerospace plans to supply self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army in collaboration with L&T (Larsen & Toubro) by September 2030. A Hanwha Aerospace official explained, "The K9 self-propelled howitzer has met the operational requirements of the Indian military and proven its reliability."

Previously, Hanwha Aerospace signed a supply contract for K9 self-propelled howitzers with India in 2017 and completed deliveries in 2020. Since the first contract period was carried out smoothly, it has become a reliable partner in the Indian defense industry market.

Hanwha Aerospace stated that this export has expanded its market beyond Europe to Asia. In particular, it noted that the possibility of exporting air defense systems currently under negotiation with India has increased significantly. India is currently pursuing military reform policies, including enhancing integrated operational capabilities and modernizing infrastructure.

Lee Seong-ho, the South Korean ambassador to India, said, "This additional contract symbolizes a milestone in expanding defense cooperation based on mutual trust between the two countries, marking the 10th anniversary of the South Korea-India special strategic partnership." Son Jae-il, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, stated, "With the excellent performance of the K9 self-propelled howitzer and stable delivery record, we will further strengthen cooperation with various countries in the Asian defense market, including India."

 

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Hanwha Aerospace signs 371.4 billion won contract to export K9 howitzers to India

Hanwha Aerospace signs 371.4 billion won contract to export K9 howitzers to India Hanwha Aerospace secures significant deal with India for advanced military equipment

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Hanwha Aerospace signs 371.4 billion won contract to export K9 howitzers to India​

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Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 3rd that it has signed an additional export contract for K9 self-propelled howitzers to India.

The contract is worth 371.4 billion won, accounting for 3.3% of Hanwha Aerospace's sales for 2024. Hanwha Aerospace plans to supply self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army in collaboration with L&T (Larsen & Toubro) by September 2030. A Hanwha Aerospace official explained, "The K9 self-propelled howitzer has met the operational requirements of the Indian military and proven its reliability."

Previously, Hanwha Aerospace signed a supply contract for K9 self-propelled howitzers with India in 2017 and completed deliveries in 2020. Since the first contract period was carried out smoothly, it has become a reliable partner in the Indian defense industry market.

Hanwha Aerospace stated that this export has expanded its market beyond Europe to Asia. In particular, it noted that the possibility of exporting air defense systems currently under negotiation with India has increased significantly. India is currently pursuing military reform policies, including enhancing integrated operational capabilities and modernizing infrastructure.

Lee Seong-ho, the South Korean ambassador to India, said, "This additional contract symbolizes a milestone in expanding defense cooperation based on mutual trust between the two countries, marking the 10th anniversary of the South Korea-India special strategic partnership." Son Jae-il, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, stated, "With the excellent performance of the K9 self-propelled howitzer and stable delivery record, we will further strengthen cooperation with various countries in the Asian defense market, including India."

If it ain't broke, dont fix it like I was chatting with you about @Knowledgeseeker

Hanwha Aerospace confirms second order of 100 new K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by India

Hanwha Aerospace confirms second order of 100 new K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by India

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"Discussions are reportedly ongoing for an additional batch of 200 units, estimated at $1.2 billion, with delivery expected by 2028. These may include further modifications such as an upgraded engine optimized for high-altitude operations."

That is the ramp they looking at, big procurement improvement over: 100...idle capacity for 4 years....another 100 "finally".

 

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If it ain't broke, dont fix it like I was chatting with you about @Knowledgeseeker

Hanwha Aerospace confirms second order of 100 new K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by India

Hanwha Aerospace confirms second order of 100 new K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by India

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"Discussions are reportedly ongoing for an additional batch of 200 units, estimated at $1.2 billion, with delivery expected by 2028. These may include further modifications such as an upgraded engine optimized for high-altitude operations."

That is the ramp they looking at, big procurement improvement over: 100...idle capacity for 4 years....another 100 "finally".

M109, and K-9 are the two giants in the tracked howitzer market. A good deal for India, there are already many programs that are running simultaneously for India's defense industry. Raising the localisation rate to 60% will benefit India in the future, when it chooses to develop its own tracked artillery program.

 

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한화에어로, 폴란드에 4000억 규모 자주포 부품 공급

한화에어로, 폴란드에 4000억 규모 자주포 부품 공급

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Hanwha Aerospace to supply self-propelled howitzer parts worth 400 billion won to Poland

Hanwha Aerospace i Huta Stalowa Wola zawarły umowę na dostawę komponentów podwozi Krabów

7 kwietnia w Stalowej Woli, należąca do konglomeratu przemysłowego Hanwha Group, południowokoreańska firma Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. i Huta Stalowa Wola

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The contract is for the supply of key components such as power packs for the undercarriage of the Krab.

 

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The K-9 User Club, which started in 2022, is now in its fourth year. Korea, Norway, Finland, and Australia are the usual participants. Poland has been attending since the second edition. I love that Romania is represented in this 4th. It's not just the countries whose flags are represented, but other countries are welcome to attend as observers - this time, Sweden and the United States.

Photo - Hanwha Aerospace Europe