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Hanwha Defense USA

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Corroborated contract 2026-08-20

US Army picks Hanwha's wheeled K9 for Mobile Tactical Cannon prototypes

The US Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA its first major contract to supply prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers for the Mobile Tactical Cannon programme. The decision follows decades of failed attempts to field a new wheeled self-propelled 155mm howitzer, including the cancelled Crusader, NLOS-C and ERCA programmes. The K9MH is intended to replace towed M777s with a system offering increased range and mobility.

Why it matters: South Korea just captured an American artillery programme Europeans never seriously contested — another reminder that the Transatlantic industrial 'partnership' applies unevenly across domains.

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Single source funding 2026-08-11

Hanwha Defense USA offers $1.05–1.2B for Austal USA

Hanwha Defense USA made a preliminary, non-binding offer to buy Austal USA on a cash-and-debt-free basis of $1.05 to $1.2 billion. Austal’s board approved due diligence; the proposal excludes Austal’s Australasia operations after an earlier full-company bid failed in 2024.

Why it matters: Korean capital is buying US yards that build the hulls Europe still argues about how to fund.

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