Romania's first K9 Thunder howitzer exits production line in South Korea for NATO artillery upgrade
- Romania’s first K9 Tunetul 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, produced by Hanwha Aerospace, has exited the production line in South Korea and been declared ready for delivery, marking a key milestone in the Romanian Land Forces’ artillery modernization program.
- The Tunetul (Romanian for Thunder) is part of an initial batch of 18 K9 howitzers and 12 K10 resupply vehicles, with delivery scheduled in 2026 under the July 2024 contract, establishing the baseline configuration for future local production in Romania.
- This milestone strengthens Romania’s transition to a NATO-standard long-range fire supp
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- Romania’s first K9 Tunetul 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, produced by Hanwha Aerospace, has exited the production line in South Korea and been declared ready for delivery, marking a key milestone in the Romanian Land Forces’ artillery modernization program.
- The Tunetul (Romanian for Thunder) is part of an initial batch of 18 K9 howitzers and 12 K10 resupply vehicles, with delivery scheduled in 2026 under the July 2024 contract, establishing the baseline configuration for future local production in Romania.
- This milestone strengthens Romania’s transition to a NATO-standard long-range fire supp
Sources: Armyrecognition