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South Korea Urges Canada to Adopt K9 Thunder Howitzer

4/20/2025

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South Korea is actively courting Canada to adopt its K9 Thunder howitzer, showcasing its military prowess amid rising tensions with the U.S. In Ottawa, a South Korean delegation emphasized the howitzer's NATO compatibility and effectiveness in frigid climates, potentially reshaping Canada's defense procurement strategy and strengthening international military ties.

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South Korea is actively courting Canada to adopt its K9 Thunder howitzer, showcasing its military prowess amid rising tensions with the U.S. In Ottawa, a South Korean delegation emphasized the howitzer's NATO compatibility and effectiveness in frigid climates, potentially reshaping Canada's defense procurement strategy and strengthening international military ties.