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Hanwha to bid tracked howitzers for Army after wheeled win

Hanwha Defense USA intends to compete for the Army’s new tracked self-propelled howitzer effort after recently securing the wheeled variant program. A company executive said it may offer either the K9A1 or the more advanced K9A2. The Army issued a request for information on Sept. 30 for tracked howitzers and a resupply vehicle, following a $233 million award for six wheeled prototypes.

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Hanwha Defense USA is preparing to compete for the Army’s tracked self-propelled howitzer effort after securing the wheeled program. Executive Mike Smith said the firm may pick between the K9A1, which is broadly fielded and less expensive, and the newer K9A2, which offers an automated turret, separate loading mechanisms, and an autoloader.

The Army’s Sept. 30 request sought information on tracked howitzers and a resupply vehicle, covering production schedules, output capacity, and possible U.S. manufacturing. The tracked and wheeled efforts are

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