The US Army has taken delivery of its first Korean-derived 155mm self-propelled Mobile Tactical Cannon (based on the K9) to replace towed M777s, enabling rapid prototyping and soldier experimentation. The program is tied to propulsion/charge modernization aiming for interoperable 155mm fires out to ~70 km, representing a shift toward more mobile, longer-range tube artillery for US brigades.
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artilleryside: natofirst seen 2026-10-01
US Army receives first Hanwha Mobile Tactical Cannon prototype
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- Defense News · https://www.defensenews.com/land/2026/10/12/us-army-gets-first-mobile-cannon-to-replace-m777-howitzer-officials-say/US Army gets first mobile cannon to replace M777 howitzer, officials say