Australia Huntsman SPH (K9 Variant)

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Australia selected the AS9 Huntsman (K9-based) self-propelled howitzer along with AS10 ammunition resupply vehicles under the Land 8116 Phase 1 program. Manufactured at Hanwha's Geelong facility.

Contract Details

Buyer Country: Australia
Buyer Entity: Australian Army
Seller Company: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Thunder
Contract Value: $1.0B
Original Value: AUD 1.4B
Quantity: 30 units
Category: artillery

Timeline

Announced

Dec 1, 2021

Signed

Aug 1, 2022

Delivery Start

Jan 1, 2025

Delivery End

Dec 31, 2029

Source

Jane's Defence

Features

Technology Transfer

Local Production

Offset Details

Local production at Hanwha Defence Australia facility in Geelong, Victoria.

Quick Info

Status: signed
Buyer: Australia
Value: $1.0B