Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
As of 2024, the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer is operated by 10 countries, holding over 50% of the global market share—a true “Global Bestseller.”
Korea’s journey from license-producing foreign weapons to becoming a global defense export leader began with the K9’s concept study in 1989 and its deployment in 1999—10 years of relentless effort and innovation.
With a 40km firing range, a robust powertrain, and protective materials ensuring mobility and safety in extreme climates, the K9 has revolutionized Korea’s defense industry.
Discover the untold stories of its development and success from the people who made it possible.
[Highlights]
00:00 Opening
00:52 History of Korean Artillery
2:49 Origins of the World's Best Self-Propelled Howitzer
4:18 The Independent SPH Development Project
7:43 1999, The Deployment of the K9 SPH
8:56 Thunderous Firepower: The K9 Thunder
10:54 Forged with Perseverance and Effort
14:07 Opening New Horizons: Future of the K9
#HanwhaAerospace #KDefense #SelfPropelledHowitzer #SPH #Artillery #History #K9 #K9Thunder #BestSeller #global
As of 2024, the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer is operated by 10 countries, holding over 50% of the global market share—a true “Global Bestseller.”
Korea’s journey from license-producing foreign weapons to becoming a global defense export leader began with the K9’s concept study in 1989 and its deployment in 1999—10 years of relentless effort and innovation.
With a 40km firing range, a robust powertrain, and protective materials ensuring mobility and safety in extreme climates, the K9 has revolutionized Korea’s defense industry.
Discover the untold stories of its development and success from the people who made it possible.
[Highlights]
00:00 Opening
00:52 History of Korean Artillery
2:49 Origins of the World's Best Self-Propelled Howitzer
4:18 The Independent SPH Development Project
7:43 1999, The Deployment of the K9 SPH
8:56 Thunderous Firepower: The K9 Thunder
10:54 Forged with Perseverance and Effort
14:07 Opening New Horizons: Future of the K9
#HanwhaAerospace #KDefense #SelfPropelledHowitzer #SPH #Artillery #History #K9 #K9Thunder #BestSeller #global
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Hanwha is emerging as a global leader in the defense industry — driven by cutting-edge technologies and trusted, proven performance.
[Land solutions]
Firepower systems, maneuver platforms, manned–unmanned teaming, air defense solutions,
precision-guided munitions, and guided missile systems.
Through continuous innovation,
we’re shaping the future of defense
and strengthening our global market leadership.
[Highlights]
00:00 Opening
00:40 Firepower systems
01:03 Modular Charge System
01:55 REDBACK IFV
02:01 Integrated Vetronics System
02:48 Total defense solutions
03:04 Total MRO Solutions")
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#HanwhaAerospace #Hanwha #land #global #KDefense #DefenseIndustry #DefenseKnowledge #K9 #SelfPropelledHowitzer #K9Thunder #Tank #TrackedVehicle #WheeledVehicle #DefenseTechnology #MilitaryIndustry #MilitaryEquipment #MilitaryTech #SPHvsTank #MilitaryStrategy #Curiosity #Quickfacts #UsefulInfo #KnowledgeSnack #Shorts")
