Hanwha Defense's K9 SPH (pictured) is Team Thunder's offering for the UK MFP programme An additional member of Team Thunder – currently comprising Hanwha Defense, Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK), Leonardo, Pearson Engineering, Horstman Defence Sys.
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Hanwha Defense in talks with UK suppliers to offer K9 Howitzer 04 Jun 2021 (Last Updated June 4th, 2021 12:23)
The K9 Thunder is a 155mm / 52 calibre self-propelled howitzer developed by Samsung Techwin for the Republic of Korea.
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K9 Howitzer Variant. Credit: Hanwha Defense.
Hanwha Defense is engaged in talks with UK partners as it prepares to participate in the UK’s Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) programme.
The company has proposed an advanced version of its K9 self-propelled howitzer for the British Army to help enhance its artillery capabilities. The discussions with UK suppliers are intended to arrange a ‘Made in the UK’ K9 variant.