Australia Decides to Purchase Korea’s K-9 Howitzer to Boost Artillery Capabilities

Australia has been flirting with deciding to buy the K9 self propelled howitzer system for over a decade and now it looks like they have finally made a decision:

Korea’s prized K-9 self-propelled howitzer was selected as the sole preferred bid for a massive artillery modernization project by the Australian Army, said the weapon’s manufacturer on Thursday.  
   
Hanwha Defense, one of Korea’s leading arms makers, said it expects to export 30 K-9 howitzers and 15 K-10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles (ARVs) under a contract valued at around one trillion won ($960 million).  
   
A final deal is set to be signed after prices are negotiated with the Australian government following its review of Hanhwa Defense’s bid, the company said.   

Joong Ang Ilbo

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