Finland K9 Thunder SPH Second Batch

signed

Finland signed a government-to-government contract via KOTRA for 112 additional surplus K9 self-propelled howitzers, spare parts, special tools, and test equipment. Brings total Finnish K9 fleet to 208 units, making Finland the second-largest K9 operator in Europe after Poland. The howitzers will undergo national modifications in Finland before entering service.

Contract Details

Buyer Country: Finland
Buyer Entity: Finnish Defence Forces
Seller Company: Hanwha Aerospace
Product: K9 Thunder
Contract Value: $642M
Original Value: EUR 547M
Quantity: 112 units
Category: artillery

Timeline

Announced

Apr 9, 2026

Signed

Apr 9, 2026

Delivery Start

Jan 1, 2028

Delivery End

TBD

Source

Finnish Government

Related Pages

Hanwha Aerospace Profile K9 Thunder Specs All Contracts Export Map

Features

Technology Transfer

Local Production

Offset Details

National modifications to be performed in Finland by Millog.

Quick Info

Status: signed
Buyer: Finland
Value: $642M