Hanwha Defense Showcases K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer and Key Weapons at Australian Land Warfare Exhibition

Hanwha Defense's main weapon, the K9 self-propelled howitzer [Photo by Hanwha Defense]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Hanwha Defense announced on the 1st that it will showcase its main weapons, including the K9 self-propelled howitzer and Redback tracked armored vehicle, at 'Land Forces 2021,' the largest ground weapons exhibition in the Oceania region, held in Brisbane, Australia, until the 3rd.

Land Forces 2021 is expected to be held on the largest scale ever, with more than 700 defense companies from around the world participating. The K9 self-propelled howitzer introduced by Hanwha Defense Australia was selected as the sole preferred negotiation equipment for the Australian Army's self-propelled howitzer procurement project 'LAND 8116' in September last year, and negotiations on price and conditions are currently underway with the Australian defense authorities.

The Redback armored vehicle was also selected as one of the final two candidate vehicles for the Australian Army's advanced tracked armored vehicle project in September 2019, and three prototypes were delivered to the Australian Army at the end of last year for evaluation. The final candidate selection is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year.

Hanwha Defense's domestically first-developed multipurpose unmanned vehicle will also be exhibited in person. Developed in 2019 as a civilian-military cooperation project, the infantry multipurpose unmanned vehicle operates with a four-wheel-drive electric propulsion system and is a future-type defense robot capable of performing various missions in high-risk battlefield environments.

Son Jae-il, CEO of Hanwha Defense, said, "This exhibition is a great opportunity to reinforce Hanwha Defense's position as a global defense company supplying cutting-edge ground weapon system solutions," adding, "We will do our best to provide the optimal products required by the Australian Army to contribute to strengthening Australia's defense capabilities and revitalizing the defense industry."

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