Defense Feeds

Defense Feeds – Canberra. The Australia Tests First Locally Built AS9 Huntsman Howitzer milestone marks a major achievement for the country’s defense industry as Canberra advances efforts to strengthen sovereign manufacturing capabilities while modernizing the Australian Army’s artillery force. Australia has successfully tested its first domestically produced AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer, representing a key step in the country’s ambitious land force modernization program. The platform forms part of a broader initiative aimed at improving long-range fire support capabilities while establishing a stronger local defense industrial base capable of supporting future military requirements. The AS9 Huntsman is expected to become one of the Australian Army’s primary artillery systems, providing enhanced mobility, firepower and operational flexibility for future combat operations. The successful