Hanwha sets sights on Army’s tracked howitzer program after victory in wheeled competition
A Hanwha executive told reporters the company plans to offer its K9A1 or K9A2 tracked howitzers for the competition.
A Hanwha executive told reporters the company plans to offer its K9A1 or K9A2 tracked howitzers for the competition.
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in April agreeing to craft the MUSV.
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.
The ship, which will support the Golden Dome effort, will be based on the national Security Multi-Mission Vessels Hanwha Philly Shipyard builds for the US Maritime Administration.
The companies are signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work on crafting a 38-meter MUSV.
“I don't see us building destroyers in Philadelphia,” Hanwha Defense USA CEO Mike Smith said. “I do see us building the fleet the Navy needs next.”