Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Australian Army soldiers from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, conducted the first live-fire of an Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer at the School of Artillery, Victoria on 26 May 2026.
As part of Introduction into Service training, crews fired up to 150 rounds from multiple AS9 platforms, demonstrating the system’s ability to deliver accurate long-range fires while operating from protected, mobile platforms. Conducted less than two months after the weapons rolled off the production line, the activity marks a significant milestone in the delivery of Army’s Protected Mobile Fires capability. It highlights the rapid transition from Australian manufacturing to in-service use while supporting local defence industry outcomes in support of Army modernisation.
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Australian Army soldiers from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, conducted the first live-fire of an Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer at the School of Artillery, Victoria on 26 May 2026.
As part of Introduction into Service training, crews fired up to 150 rounds from multiple AS9 platforms, demonstrating the system’s ability to deliver accurate long-range fires while operating from protected, mobile platforms. Conducted less than two months after the weapons rolled off the production line, the activity marks a significant milestone in the delivery of Army’s Protected Mobile Fires capability. It highlights the rapid transition from Australian manufacturing to in-service use while supporting local defence industry outcomes in support of Army modernisation.
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ABOUT DEFENCE AUSTRALIA
To defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia’s security and prosperity.
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