Spain K9-Based Artillery Joint Development

signed

Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace signed a binding agreement for joint development and production of K9-based self-propelled artillery. Covers 280 tracked vehicles including 128 artillery, 120 ammunition resupply, plus recovery and command vehicles. Hulls manufactured in Spain.

Contract Details

Buyer Country
Spain
Buyer Entity
Spanish Ministry of Defence / Indra Group
Seller Company
Hanwha Aerospace
Product
K9 Thunder
Contract Value
$5.3B
Original Value
EUR 4.55B
Quantity
280 units
Category
artillery

Timeline

Announced

Mar 24, 2026

Signed

Mar 24, 2026

Delivery Start

Jan 1, 2028

Delivery End

Dec 31, 2035

Source

Defense News

Features

Technology Transfer
Local Production

Offset Details

Vehicle hulls manufactured in Spain by Indra; Hanwha provides K9 platform technology.

Quick Info

Status
signed
Buyer
Spain
Value
$5.3B