The Norwegian Defense Company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has won a contract for the modernization and maintenance of the self -propelled Haubits K9est kõu in Estonia’s defense forces.
The news was reported by Defence24. The contract, which was announced it 23. september via the European tendering platform Ted, implies a framework agreement with a maximum value of 50 million euros.
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The program includes not only repairs and maintenance but also the delivery of Spare parts and consumablessomething that will ensure continuous operation of the artillery systems in the artillery battalion of Estonia’s defense forces.
according to Defence24 Was Kongsberg chosen over the Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola because the Polish company does not yet have full technical capacity to perform complete maintenance of K9a1-haubits. These capabilities are expected to be in place in the near future, which will enable Poland to maintain their own K9A1 and K9PL fleets.
Estonia is currently operating 24 self -propelled Haubitser K9A1 Thunderacquired from South Korea in three parties of 12 units each. The vehicles, locally known as K9est kõu (“Thunder”), was taken from the South Korean Army reserves and gradually integrated into Estonia’s land forces.
These systems play a crucial role in the modernization of the Baltic country’s artillery and strengthens Estonia’s preparedness on NATO’s East Flank.
Source: Defense24 | Estonian Defense Forces | Eesti Kaitsevägi x @kaitsevagi. This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial staff.
