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Hanwha Unveils Advanced Howitzers at AUSA 2025

10/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

At the AUSA 2025 exhibition in Washington, D.C., Hanwha unveiled the K9A2 auto-loading wheeled howitzer to strengthen U.S. Army capabilities.
The K9A2's automated loading system increases its firing rate to over nine rounds per minute.
KNDS introduced the RCH 155 TRACKED, a tracked variant designed for high-intensity operations.
The RCH 155 TRACKED can fire over eight rounds per minute and signals a shift to automated artillery.

History

Historical Context

The M198 howitzer, introduced by the U.S. military in 1982, represented a significant advancement in artillery technology, capable of firing four rounds per minute. Developed at the Rock Island Arsenal, it replaced older models like the M114. The recent launch of Hanwha's K9A2, exceeding nine rounds per minute, highlights ongoing innovations in artillery, emphasizing efficiency and rapid response in modern warfare.

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Story summary

At the AUSA 2025 exhibition in Washington, D.C., Hanwha unveiled the K9A2 auto-loading wheeled howitzer to strengthen U.S. Army capabilities.
The K9A2's automated loading system increases its firing rate to over nine rounds per minute.
KNDS introduced the RCH 155 TRACKED, a tracked variant designed for high-intensity operations.
The RCH 155 TRACKED can fire over eight rounds per minute and signals a shift to automated artillery.

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