Hanwha Aerospace to Link Targeting Drones With K9 Howitzers for Precision Strikes

Hanwha Aerospace is developing an integrated system that pairs targeting drones with K9 self-propelled howitzers, allowing units to identify targets and coordinate artillery fire more quickly. Drones can provide real-time imagery, locate enemy positions and transmit targeting data directly to artillery crews. The combination is designed to improve accuracy, shorten response times and reduce reliance on separate reconnaissance networks. The initiative reflects growing military interest in connected battlefield systems, where sensors, command platforms and weapons operate together across contested environments.