South Korean Hanwha delivers a new batch of K9A1 self-propelled howitzers to Poland

The Polish Defence Procurement Agency has announced the arrival in Poland of a new batch of 12 K9A1 self-propelled howitzers.

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The new delivery indicates that Hanwha Aerospace is fulfilling the contract signed with the Polish Ministry of Defence in accordance with the schedule specified in the agreement.

In July 2022, Poland signed the first contract with Hanwha Aerospace for the supply of 212 K9A1 guns. The first batch of 24 artillery systems was delivered to Poland in December 2022. In 2023, Hanwha delivered another 40 K9s to the country. Under the agreement, the delivery is expected to be completed by 2026. The deal is valued at USD 2.4 billion.

In addition, in December 2023, Poland signed a second contract with Hanwha for artillery systems. This agreement, worth USD 2.6 billion, provides for the supply of six K9A1 guns and 146 K9PL self-propelled howitzers (the Polish version of the K9 with Polish-made subsystems) in 2026-2027.

Source: Defence Industry Europe