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US Army Taps South Korean Cannon Tech
19 Aug
Summary
- Hanwha Defense USA selected for Mobile Tactical Cannon supply.
- Deal worth up to $262.9 million for six to 18 systems.
- Potential replacement for M777 towed artillery in US Army units.
The U.S. Army has chosen Hanwha Defense USA, a division of South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace, to provide its new Mobile Tactical Cannon. This agreement signifies a crucial advancement for the South Korean defense giant within the American weapons sector.
The contract mandates Hanwha to deliver an initial six systems, with provisions for an additional 12. The total value of this potential deal could reach up to $262.9 million. Soldier testing will determine the system's future fielding.
If successful, Hanwha's system is slated to succeed the M777 towed artillery within specific U.S. Army units. This development is a key milestone for Hanwha Aerospace's strategy to expand its successful artillery business into U.S. military modernization efforts.
