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U.S. Army XM1776 mobile howitzer development

Overview

The U.S. Army has received the first prototype of the XM1776 Mobile Tactical Cannon, a 155mm self-propelled howitzer manufactured by Hanwha Defense USA. Based on the South Korean K9 howitzer design, the system utilizes a wheeled, diesel-powered chassis to provide increased mobility and firepower compared to the aging M777 towed artillery systems it is intended to replace.

The acquisition is part of a contract valued at nearly $263 million for the procurement of up to 18 systems for prototyping, testing, and experimentation. The XM1776 features a fully automated turret and is designed for rapid deployment and relocation to avoid detection. Technical specifications indicate the system can reach road speeds of 100 km/h with a range of up to 700 km.

To support the program and build a domestic industrial base, Hanwha is establishing an integration and testing facility in Opelika, Alabama.

Entities

U.S. Army · XM1776 · Hanwha Defense USA · Alabama · Robert J. Mikesh Jr.

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    U.S. Army receives first XM1776 mobile tactical cannon from Hanwha

    The U.S. Army has received the first XM1776 mobile tactical cannon from Hanwha Defense USA, marking a new precision long-range artillery modernization program.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
    U.S. Army receives first XM1776 mobile howitzer prototype

    The U.S. Army has received the first XM1776 mobile howitzer prototype from Hanwha Defense USA, a 155mm system designed to replace the legacy M777 towed artillery with increased mobility.

Sources

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