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US Army selects Hanwha wheeled K9 for self-propelled howitzer prototypes

The post describes the US Army choosing Hanwha’s wheeled K9 variant for prototype self-propelled howitzers, signaling a new mobile artillery platform path after prior canceled programs. While not a battlefield-proven tactic, it is a notable procurement/fielding step toward a new artillery mobility configuration that could affect deployment and survivability.

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