"" The U.S. Army has selected Hanwha Defense USA, a unit of South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace, to supply its new Mobile Tactical Cannon prototypes. The agreement calls for Hanwha to deliver six systems, with an option for 12 more, in a deal worth up to $262.9 million.
After soldier testing, the results will inform whether to field the system. If approved, Hanwha's system would replace the M777 towed artillery in selected units, according to the U.S. Army.
This selection marks a milestone for Hanwha Aerospace as it seeks to leverage its globally successful artillery business into winning orders for U.S. artillery modernisation. Hanwha has sold K9 self-propelled howitzers and other ground systems to countries including Australia, Norway, and Turkey.
The deal is a significant breakthrough for South Korea's biggest defence company in the U.S. weapons market, and highlights the growing importance of Hanwha's artillery business.
Hanwha Defense USA's Mobile Tactical Cannon
The Mobile Tactical Cannon is a new artillery system designed to provide improved mobility and firepower on the battlefield. Hanwha Defense USA will supply six systems, with an option for 12 more, under the agreement.
Background
Hanwha Defense USA is a unit of South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace, one of the country's leading defence companies. The company has a long history of exporting artillery systems to countries around the world.
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