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India Additional K9 Vajra SPH Order

signed

India signed a contract on December 20, 2024 for an additional batch of 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers following the successful deployment of the first batch, and Hanwha Aerospace signed a $253 million supply contract with L&T on April 3, 2025. The new order raises indigenous content from over 50% in the first batch to an expected 60% under Make in India.

Contract Details

Buyer Country
India
Buyer Entity
Indian Army
Seller Company
Hanwha Aerospace
Product
K9 Thunder
Contract Value
$253M
Quantity
100 units
Category
artillery

Timeline

Announced

Dec 20, 2024

Signed

Dec 20, 2024

Delivery Start

Jun 1, 2026

Delivery End

Dec 31, 2029

Features

Technology Transfer
Local Production

Offset Details

Increased indigenous content under Make in India; assembled by L&T at Hazira.

Quick Info

Status
signed
Buyer
India
Value
$253M