SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Hanwha Aerospace said Friday it has signed a new contract with Norway’s defense procurement agency to supply 24 additional K9 self-propelled howitzers.
The company did not disclose the value of the deal, citing an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, known as NDMA. The signing ceremony was held on Sept. 18 in Oslo and attended by Hanwha’s chief executive, Son Jae-il, and Gro Jaere, director general of the NDMA.
It is the third time Norway has purchased the K9, following orders for 24 howitzers in 2017 and four more in 2022. Hanwha said the Norwegian Army had praised the weapons system’s timely delivery, quality and battlefield performance.
The new units will feature upgraded systems tailored to Norway’s requirements, including advanced communications. Hanwha will also provide a “customized solution” package, integrating the howitzers with Norway’s combat systems while offering training, maintenance and long-term logistical support.
Hanwha said it expects the latest contract to bolster future sales in the Nordic region, where it is also promoting the Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher.
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