Hanwha Delivers K9 Howitzers To Norway

Hanwha Aerospace announced [yesterday] it has shipped a fresh batch of four K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers and eight K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles to Norway, a key commitment to supporting the Norwegian defence capability.

The shipment is a part of a 2022 contract to supply more K9 VIDAR(Versatile Indirect Artillery) and K10 systems following the successful implementation of the first contract for 24 K9s and six K10s signed in 2017.

The artillery systems are expected to arrive in Norway in about two months for the delivery to the Norwegian Armed Forces after undergoing inspections.

"This shipment of K9 and K10 systems is a key milestone for strengthening cooperation between Hanwha and Norway, as we’re fully committed to producing and delivering the products meeting the Norwegian requirements on time.” said Kim Dong-hyun, head of the Land Systems Business Group at Hanwha Aerospace. He added “Hanwha will devote its efforts to complete this contract and further-contribute to enhancing Norway’s defence posture.”

Norway is a key pillar of the K9 User Club, a strategic venue for the countries operating the K9 systems to share their knowledge, experience and know-how on the operation, maintenance and training of the K9 system.

Since 2001, the K9 has been ordered by nine countries – Turkey, India, Poland, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Australia, Egypt and Romania – with about 1,800 K9 vehicles being in service around the globe.

The 155mm/52-calibre K9 Thunder is the world’s most proven tracked self-propelled system that can deliver consistent, accurate, rapid effects at above 40km range with high rates and volumes of fire. The 47-ton K9 is optimized for ‘Shoot and Scoot’ capability to fire multiple rounds and immediately move to a different location in order to avoid counter-fire.

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