Hanwha Presents Auto-Loading K9A2 Wheeled Howitzer at AUSA 2025

Hanwha’s K9A2 auto-loading wheeled howitzer has made its debut at the AUSA 2025 exhibition, during which the company also announced plans to localize 155 mm modular charge production.

Team Hanwha — comprising Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems, and Hanwha Defense USA — is participating in the annual defense event.

Hanwha Aerospace is showcasing a full-scale K9A1 Self-Propelled Howitzer while introducing the development roadmap for the K9 artillery family, currently in service with over 10 countries. The company’s new K9A2 concept features an automated ammunition handling and loading system that increases its firing rate to more than nine rounds per minute.

The K9A2’s 8×8 wheeled configuration is designed to enhance mobility and flexibility in support of U.S. Army requirements for long-range precision fires and rapid deployment.

Hanwha Aerospace is also pursuing U.S.-based production of the 155 mm Modular Charge System (MCS) to strengthen domestic ammunition supply chains. The automated system, manufactured in a smart factory environment, ensures consistency and precision while maintaining compatibility with NATO-standard 155 mm artillery.

Following ammunition shortages linked to the war in Ukraine, Hanwha aims to bolster U.S. and allied munitions resilience through localized MCS manufacturing and industrial partnerships.

Hanwha Systems is highlighting its short-range AESA radar and multi-layered Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) designed to detect and neutralize low-altitude threats. The radar can be mounted on vehicles, surveillance platforms, or small naval vessels, supporting Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) operations.

The C-UAS solution integrates detection, identification, and countermeasures to safeguard critical infrastructure and borders against drone threats.