Army seeks to award self-propelled howitzer contract by July, prototype request coming soon
The race to get the new combat vehicle was originally planned to kick off about a year ago, but was pushed off due to the Army Transformation Initiative.
Army reignites self-propelled howitzer competition after ATI pause
Though the Army said “the scope and organization of a soldier experiment for self-propelled artillery is still being defined,” the RFI suggests that the service is primarily looking for US-made and -manufactured solutions.
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Vietnam’s defense market presents new opportunities, unique challenges for Western firms
Vietnam recognizes the need to diversify sources of military equipment away from Russia, and it wants to become more self-sufficient in terms of domestic production. However, it faces hurdles along the way.
India to double Hanwha self-propelled howitzer buy, will manufacture locally
"This follow-up order reflects the deepening defense partnership between Korea and India," Jae-il Son, CEO and president of Hanwha Aerospace, said in a statement.
Army launching self-propelled howitzer competition in mid-February, after globetrotting evaluation tour
Under the new plan, the service could potentially begin fielding a mix of self-propelled howitzers in 2030, according to Maj. Gen. Glenn Dean.