Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the K9A2 Wheeled Howitzer at the AUSA 2025 exhibition in Washington, D.C., marking a significant evolution of its renowned K9 Thunder artillery system. The new wheeled version integrates the K9A2’s automated 155mm, 52-caliber turret onto an 8×8 armored chassis, offering enhanced mobility, rapid deployment, and battlefield flexibility. Designed to meet the U.S. Army’s long-range precision fire requirements, the system supports a firing rate of up to nine rounds per minute, with an automatic loading system reducing crew involvement. Production of the wheeled variant is underway, with testing scheduled for early 2026. The design includes compatibility with multiple truck platforms like Tatra and Mack Defense and features a logistics chain with a wheeled resupply vehicle derived from the K10 ARV. This development aligns with the U.S. Army’s artillery modernization following the discontinuation of the ERCA program, aiming for faster fielding and improved operational adaptability while leveraging Hanwha’s extensive artillery expertise and ongoing U.S. industrial partnerships.