According to information published by the “ERR Estonian Public Broadcasting” on January 14, 2023, Estonia has signed a new defense contract for the procurement of 12 more K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by the South Korean company Hanwha Defense.
The K9 Thunder is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer developed and manufactured by Hanwha Defense, a South Korean defense company. The company has been involved in exporting the K9 howitzer to several countries, including Finland, India, Estonia, Egypt, and Turkey.
The new K9 Thunder 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers will be deployed with an Estonian Infantry Brigade. The final delivery of these new howitzers is scheduled for 2026.
Estonia; Army orders 12 K9 155mm SP howitzers from S. Korea