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U.S. Army Selects Hanwha Defense USA for Mobile Tactical Cannon Prototypes

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The U.S. Army has selected Hanwha Defense USA, a unit of South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, to supply prototypes for its new Mobile Tactical Cannon. The decision gives South Korea’s largest defense company a significant entry point into the U.S. weapons market.

Discovered 2026-08-18T16:50:25.306132-07:00 | 2026-08-18T16:50:25.306132-07:00

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  • The selection marks Hanwha Aerospace’s breakthrough into the U.S. weapons market and expands the competitive field for Army artillery programs.
  • The prototype award creates an initial foothold for a South Korean defense supplier in a major U.S. procurement market, with potential implications for future industrial and defense cooperation.

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