Romania K9 Thunder Howitzer Order
in deliveryRomania ordered 54 K9 howitzers and 36 K10 ammunition resupply vehicles, designated K9 Tunetul. First unit exited the production line in South Korea on March 30, 2026. Initial batch of 18 manufactured in South Korea; local Romanian assembly begins 2027.
Contract Details
- Buyer Country
- Romania
- Buyer Entity
- Romanian Ministry of National Defence
- Seller Company
- Hanwha Aerospace
- Product
- K9 Thunder
- Contract Value
- $1.0B
- Quantity
- 54 units
- Category
- artillery
Timeline
Announced
Jul 1, 2024
Signed
Jul 15, 2024
Delivery Start
Mar 30, 2026
Delivery End
Dec 31, 2028
Source
Army Recognition
Features
Offset Details
First 18 units built in South Korea; subsequent units assembled in Romania.
Quick Info
- Status
- in delivery
- Buyer
- Romania
- Value
- $1.0B