K9 howitzer – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid

Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.

22 April

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

13 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Finland Expands Artillery Fleet With Additional 112 K9 Systems

Finland has signed a contract with South Korea for the procurement of an additional 112 K9 self-propelled howitzers.

2 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

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 -

25 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Feb- 2026 -

12 February

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Hanwha Launches K9 Howitzer Hub in Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has started building a European manufacturing hub in Romania to produce K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles.

5 February

Americas