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Australia Huntsman SPH (K9 Variant)

signed

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 1B
Quantity: 30 units
Category: artillery

Timeline

Announced

Dec 1, 2021

Signed

Dec 13, 2021

Delivery Start

Jan 1, 2025

Delivery End

Dec 31, 2029

Source

Defence Connect

Related Pages

Hanwha Aerospace Profile K9 Thunder Specs All Contracts Export Map

Features

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Local Production

Offset Details

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

Quick Info

Status: signed
Buyer: Australia
Value: $1.0B