Romania K9 Thunder Howitzer Order

in delivery

Romania 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

Technology Transfer
Local Production

Offset Details

First 18 units built in South Korea; subsequent units assembled in Romania.

Quick Info

Status
in delivery
Buyer
Romania
Value
$1.0B