First Australian AS9 Huntsman 155mm self propelled howitzer delivered
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What is believed to be the first AS9 Hunstman SPH of the Australian Army. Photo c/o Gregory Knowles @ X. |
A photo uploaded by Gregory Knowles on 15 January 2025 showed what appears to be the first AS9 Huntsman 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzer built for the Australian Army, indicating that a delivery could have been made.
The photo was taken at the Geelong, Victoria facility of Hanwha Defence Australia, which is producing the AS9 Huntsman which is an Australian derivative of the successful K9 Thunder used by the Republic of Korea Army and several other countries.
The same vehicle is believed seen participating in test firing activities in South Korea.
As part of LAND 8116 Protected Mobile Fires project, Australia’s Department of Defence ordered 30 AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers as well as 15 accompanying AS10 armoured ammunition supply vehicle, which is based on the South Korean K10.
These new artillery systems would improve the Australian Army’s battlefield fire support capabilities, replacing the M777 towed howitzer with a more mobile system that also allows improved rate of fire capabilities.
Hanwha is expected to deliver the Huntsman artillery system starting 2025.
[2] Defence Connect

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