South Korean firm assembles private arsenal of combat vehicles
Hanwha Aerospace has become the first South Korean defense company to officially own its own weapons systems, following a landmark change in national arms export regulations. According to a statement from the company, Hanwha held a rollout ceremony for a K9A1 self-propelled howitzer at its Changwon Plant 3 facility on December 2, intended for research, [β¦]
The Estonian Ministry of Defense said Monday that six new K9 βThunderβ self-propelled howitzers have arrived in the country as part of Estoniaβs ongoing effort to expand its long-range artillery capabilities and strengthen its defense posture. The systems, produced in South Korea by Hanwha Defence, are being integrated into Estoniaβs growing artillery fleet as regional [β¦]