Article Posted on : - Apr 04, 2025

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NEW DELHI (BNS): Hanwha Aerospace has successfully signed a new $253 million contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply components for an additional 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army, the South Korean defence firm said Thursday.

K9 Vajra-T, a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery platform adapted from the world’s leading South Korean self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder, is co-developed by L&T and Hanwha Aerospace, to suit customised requirements of the Indian Army for operations in varied terrains, including deserts, plains and high-altitude regions.

Earlier, according to a Dec 2024 press release by L&T, the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, awarded a major contract to L&T for the supply of K9 Vajra-T Artillery Platforms to the Indian Army. Also, in 2017, L&T had won the contract for the first batch of 100 K9 Vajra-T platforms through a global competitive bidding and after successful field evaluation.

"This partnership underscores Hanwha Aerospace’s commitment to being a trusted and reliable partner in enhancing India’s defense capabilities. We are proud to support India’s vision for self-reliance in defence manufacturing and remain dedicated to contributing to the nation’s military modernisation goals," as per the release by Hanwha Aerospace.