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Hanwha’s $262M Artillery Deal in Alabama | Birmingham News
Hanwha Defense USA just snagged a $262 million contract with the U.S. Army to build prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers in Opelika, Alabama — a major leap for American artillery capabilities. The deal includes 6-12 howitzers, a three-year lease, and over $2 million in local investment, bringing 40 new jobs to the state. Alabama officials are thrilled, calling it proof the state is a top defense hub, while senators and reps tout its workforce and strategic location. These advanced howitzers will work with all Army ammo and integrate U.S. forces into a global artillery network, turning Opelika into a…
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