Hanwha Defense USA – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

2 April

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.

Mar- 2026 -

11 March

Americas

U.S. Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, position an M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer during a direct fire training exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 5, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha, UNION to Expand 155mm Ammo Production Capacity in US

Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies in Texas have formed a strategic partnership to increase manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter munitions in the US.

Jan- 2026 -

14 January

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Advances Extended-Range Artillery Effort With 58-Caliber K9 Integration

The US Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA a research and development contract to integrate a 58-caliber cannon into the K9 platform.

9 January

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Hanwha, HavocAI Partner on 200-Foot Autonomous Warship for US Military

A major shipbuilder is stepping deeper into autonomous naval tech, teaming with an AI specialist to develop a 200-foot autonomous surface vessel for the US military.

Oct- 2024 -

29 October

Americas