We do need transport facilities for this gun, forget about this particular one, evey system needs to be transported. Some time by its own, sometimes airlift.
A Hanwha spokesperson told Janes that the company has received an additional order of 100 K9s from India, which is in process now.
“[An order of] another 100 numbers [of K9s] is being discussed and can be closed within 2023. We [Hanwha] are already in touch with our partner Larsen & Toubro (L&T) [regarding the order],” he said.
“[An order of] another 100 numbers [of K9s] is being discussed and can be closed within 2023. We [Hanwha] are already in touch with our partner Larsen & Toubro (L&T) [regarding the order],” he said.
Indian Army orders 100 additional K9 howitzers
The Indian Army has ordered additional 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) known as K9 Vajra-T designed by South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace, the company told...
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another money pit, we dont need these towed ones however light they are and our pvt companies are the one who should be taking the lead on it not govt.
thumbs up, but actual order still a bit far away.
Only moved from army HQ to MoD, actual RFI/RFP stage not out yet, i think it will probably be L1-L2 divided?
Link: Indian Army to buy 307 ATAGS howitzers for deployment along China, Pak border
When everyone was so gloom and doom about induction of ATAGS, I wrote the above in post number 1256.
With the news of IA now about to procure 307 ATAGS, guess another post of mind becomes true
Congratulations . You've a better strike record than the person you're a fan of. In such a short period of time too . That calls for twice the number of compliments. Congratulations once again .When everyone was so gloom and doom about induction of ATAGS, I wrote the above in post number 1256.
With the news of IA now about to procure 307 ATAGS, guess another post of mind becomes true
These light guns have utilities in the mountains. However, I agree that indigenous solutions must be given preference.
A small number initially was always expected. These 307 guns will form the template for the main serial production. This order is like the order for the first 40 LCAs, effectively 25-30% of the full requirement.
So these small numbers will help the army create a GSQR, followed by full series production.
As mentioned in the quote, if the deal goes through this year, then the IA will receive the guns between 2026 and 2028. By 2028, we could see a GSQR, testing and a new indent for a larger number of guns for serial production, which could be 500-600 each in 2 batches.
In the meantime, the IA may buy 400 ATHOS-class guns that are lighter, alongside more Dhanush and M777s.
So these small numbers will help the army create a GSQR, followed by full series production.
As mentioned in the quote, if the deal goes through this year, then the IA will receive the guns between 2026 and 2028. By 2028, we could see a GSQR, testing and a new indent for a larger number of guns for serial production, which could be 500-600 each in 2 batches.
In the meantime, the IA may buy 400 ATHOS-class guns that are lighter, alongside more Dhanush and M777s.
More imports are necessary in this segment, it will allow the setting up of a production line.
It also has a lot of export potential in its new 55cal avatar, it significantly outranges ATAGS. 300 guns for the IA and some 500-1000 guns exported is a very good deal.
Access to this gun can also enable access to more mature rail gun designs.
Most curious part is the US offering us a JV when Kalyani has already developed the equivalent of the M-777 in standard format with an ULH in 2 versions - titanium & steel. How long does one think the ER version would take? Further the US has also offered production of the Excalibur shells when we have just developed an identical system.
Then of course you have the Athos which'd be offered to us at half the estimated cost of the ATAGS , probably even less only to make up for all the losses & more in the selling price thru wildly enhanced prices of spares. Old trick, but people still do fall for it especially out here.
We have so many indigenous options available , imports should not be even considered.
