Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has welcomed the first three Australian-made AS9 HuntsmanSelf-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) made at the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Victoria.
Joining the three vehicles (Batch 1 consisting of two AS9s and one AS10, made in South Korea) announced in February last year, these new vehicles represent high technology vehicle manufacturing coming back to the Geelong region.
Thanks to HDA’s supply chain of local and international partners, the vehicles will now go through further testing and training activities as the capability prepares to come into service. HDA is working with soldiers from the Australian Army in the H-ACE training wing, preparing operators and maintainers.
“Seeing the first Australian made AS9s come off the production line and drive their first laps around our test track is a milestone that we’re all very proud of,” HDA and UK/Europe CEO Mr Ben Hudson said. “This program will see a game changing capability introduced to the Australian Army underpinned by a strategic partner in Hanwha Defence Australia. With the K9 User Community now 11 nations strong, the AS9 variant pushes the boundaries of the platform.”
The Batch 1vehicles have been undertaking driver and maintainer training alongside further testing and verification including firing trials for the past 12 months, ensuring that operators are familiar with the vehicles. New vehicles are being added to this training program as they become available.
The AS9 and AS10 Huntsman have been developed to incorporate learnings and experience from the global fleet of over 2,400 K9s and K10s, the most popular SPH globally.
With the AS9 Huntsman, Hanwha has a proven 52-calibre 155mm gun system that is in service with multiple nations around the world, including the NATO alliance.
The AS10 Huntsman Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicle (AARV) is highly protected and manoeuvrable, with a unique loading system that reduces risk to soldiers from enemy fire while protecting the long-term health and fitness of soldiers operating the vehicle.
Manufactured with Australian supply chain partners like AME, Aurizn, Axalta, Bisalloy Steel, CBG Systems, Defcon, and DVR, Elphinstone, Eylex, HIFraser, Kongsberg Defence Australia, Maser, MMCLD, Redline Engineering, Rojone, Safran Electronics andDefence Australasia, Stahl Metal, TEi, Thales Australia, and Thomas Warburton working alongside the international supply chain base, Hanwha has made a significant ongoing investment in the Australian market.
“The technology transfer on the LAND 8116 program between South Korea and Australia has been a pilot program in many ways, demonstrating the deepening relationship between the two nations,” Mr Hudson said.
“This experience provides the foundation to succeed on our other Defence vehicle programs.
“Celebrating this milestone with our government, Defence, supply chain partners and our own exceptional team in our purpose-built facility is an honour,” Mr Hudson concluded.
The firstAustralian-made AS10 is scheduled to come off the H-ACE production line this year.
M109 SPH kita aada jugak
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kita negara kepulauan, terrain macem2
BalasHapusartileri berat kyk SPH cuconya kombinasi haha!😉😎😉
antara roda ban Caesar yg bisa di deploy kemana aja pake Herki & Atlas
ato meriam tarik howitzer
dan roda rante sperti SPH Tank baja m109 & amx
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AGREEMENT RECIPROCAL TRADE (ART):
BalasHapus-
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): 1.819 Item.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: USD 38,4 Miliar.
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🇲🇾 Malaysia
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): 1.711 Item.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: USD 242 Miliar.
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🇻🇳 Vietnam
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): ± 1.550 - 1.600 Item.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: USD 180 - 210 Miliar.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): 1.425 Item.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: USD 85 - 110 Miliar.
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🇵🇭 Filipina
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): 1.200 - 1.350 Item.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: USD 35 - 55 Miliar.
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🇰🇭 Kamboja
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): 800 - 950 Item.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: Fokus Pembukaan Pasar.
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🇸🇬 Singapura
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): Sesuai ketentuan FTA bilateral lama.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: Tidak ada penambahan nilai baru.
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🇧🇳 Brunei 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇲 Myanmar
Jumlah Item (Tarif 0%): 0 Item.
Komitmen Nilai ke AS: Belum ada komitmen (Belum tanda tangan).
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CLAUSE ART MALAYDESH (https://www.miti.gov.my/ART)
Section 1: Tariffs and Quotas
Article 1.1: Elimination or reduction of tariffs on substantially all U.S. exports to Malaydesh.
Article 1.2: Establishment of U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Malaydeshn products at a rate of 19% (pursuant to U.S. Executive Order 14257), with certain specified products reduced to 0%.
Article 1.3: Prohibition on the imposition of quantitative restrictions (quotas) on the importation of goods from the United States.
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Section 2: Non-Tariff Barriers and Related Matters
Article 2.5 (Cheese and Meat Terms): Malaydesh shall not restrict market access for U.S. products solely based on the use of certain common names for cheese and meat.
Article 2.8 (Good Regulatory Practices/GRP): Malaydesh is committed to adopting transparency, predictability, and public participation throughout the regulatory rulemaking cycle.
Other Articles: Standardization of Halal requirements for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, as well as the acceptance of U.S. motor vehicle safety and emission standards.
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Section 3: Digital Trade and Technology
Data Provisions: Prohibition of discrimination against U.S. digital services and an obligation to facilitate cross-border data transfers.
Digital Taxation: Malaydesh commits to refraining from imposing discriminatory digital services taxes on U.S. companies.
Technology: Prohibition of forced technology transfers or source code disclosure as a condition for doing business.
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Section 4: Rules of Origin
Establishing specific rules to determine whether a good qualifies as originating from Malaydesh or the U.S. to receive preferential tariff treatment.
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Section 5: Economic and National Security
Article 5.1.1 (Sanctions): If the U.S. takes action for national security purposes, Malaydesh is expected to adopt similar measures with equivalent restrictive effects or agree on a timeline for implementation.
Article 5.2 (Export Controls): Cooperation on investment screening and export controls to prevent duty circumvention.
Article 5.3 (Other Measures):
Restrictions on the procurement of nuclear reactors, fuel rods, or enriched uranium from certain countries deemed inconsistent with U.S. interests.
Commitment by Malaydesh not to prohibit or restrict the export of critical minerals and rare earth elements to the U.S.
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Section 6: Commercial Considerations and Opportunities
Purchase Commitments: Documentation of major commercial agreements, including the purchase of 30 Boeing aircraft, up to 5 million tonnes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) per annum, and coal commodities.
Investment: Malaydesh facilitates approximately USD 70 billion in investments into the United States over a 10-year period.
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Termination Clause: The U.S. reserves the right to terminate the agreement and reinstate higher tariffs if Malaydesh enters into new trade agreements with other nations deemed harmful to core U.S. interests.
Consultation Mechanism: Emphasis on resolving disputes through bilateral consultations and negotiations