Canadian Defence News

[Army Guy]

16 hours ago, BeaverFever said:

Canadian Army looks to spend more than $6 billion on new howitzers and rockets

Hanwha, a South Korean firm, is chasing both contracts.
 

 

The Indirect Fires Modernization program, expected to cost more than $5 billion, will see the acquisition of self-propelled 155-mm artillery, ammunition as well as new mortar systems, according to a Canadian Army briefing for industry presented April 8 in Ottawa.

In addition, Polish soldiers are currently undergoing training on the Chunmoo high mobility rocket systems which were purchased to counter Russian aggression.

The focus for Hanwha is not only on partnering with Canadian firms but delivering high technology quickly, Michael Coulter, CEO of Hanwha Global Defence, said in an interview Tuesday. Technology transfer allows Canada to make sure it has sovereign control over its military equipment, a particular area of concern for a number of nations considering some of the issues that have emerged with U.S. equipment.

“We can deliver very quickly on time to make a difference for the military and the politicians for sovereign capabilities,” Coulter said.

The K9 self-propelled howitzers and the accompanying K10 ammunition resupply vehicles can be delivered in 12 months once a contract is signed. Chunmoo systems would arrive within 24 months. In addition, the systems are interoperable with U.S. equipment. Coulter noted the U.S. military has expressed an interest in seeing the K9 tested for its forces.

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Coulter said Hanwha already has 10 agreements in place to work with Canadian companies and more such arrangements are expected to be announced at the CANSEC military trade showwhich takes place in Ottawa on May 28 and 29.

The Liberal government has also stated it will purchase up to 12 new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. Hanwha is offering its KSS-III submarine for that program. If the contract was signed in 2026 the first submarine could be delivered by 2032, according to company officials.

The South Korean submarines, three of which are already built, can operate underwater for more than three weeks, without having to surface. In addition, the boats have a range of more than 7,000 nautical miles. Both capabilities would make them valuable for Arctic operations, company officials say.

Maintenance facilities would be established in Canada, and unlike with U.S. weapon systems, the South Koreans would provide Canada with total access to the onboard technology. South Korea developed its own robust defence industry after being hit by rising prices and unreasonable demands linked to U.S.-produced equipment.
 

https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/canadian-army-new-howitzers-rockets

Not sure why they are looking at south korea for Army equipment, when the government wants to join the Arm Europe, PZH-2000 built by germany is a much better vehicle, and germany is also now making their own version of the Himars which can fire all NATO rockets...don't get me wrong, it is fantastic news that they are finally looking at these capabilities.... I just hope they fully outfit the forces with the whole gambit of Arty systems, like a wheel version such as Sweden's truck based veh, a vehicle mounted mortar, plus a new lightweight ground mount version... new counter mortar/ arty fire systems, new FCS system, and maybe spark up a massive buy of arty shells, even a new massive ammo plant. 

[BeaverFever]

41 minutes ago, Army Guy said:

Not sure why they are looking at south korea for Army equipment, when the government wants to join the Arm Europe, PZH-2000 built by germany is a much better vehicle, and germany is also now making their own version of the Himars which can fire all NATO rockets...don't get me wrong, it is fantastic news that they are finally looking at these capabilities.... I just hope they fully outfit the forces with the whole gambit of Arty systems, like a wheel version such as Sweden's truck based veh, a vehicle mounted mortar, plus a new lightweight ground mount version... new counter mortar/ arty fire systems, new FCS system, and maybe spark up a massive buy of arty shells, even a new massive ammo plant. 

Yeah with all tje signaling about ReArm Europe I would be somewhat surprised if they went to SK. Although Ive read many positive things about the latest SK vehicles and tech. I’ve recently read other articles that SK is aggressively marketing its submarines in Canada also. I think the biggest selling point is they not only have high quality but they seem to have very quick production and delivery timelines, which may be especially attractive if ReArm Europe is going to mean long wait times for anything coming out of Europe due to sudden overwhelming demand. And SK maybe also has more attractive pricing. 
 

Also while we’re trying to double down on Europe, we’re also trying to grow trading relations in Asia and anywhere that’s not USA so maybe some SK military procurement will help sweeten those dealings. 

Edited Thursday at 08:14 PM by BeaverFever

[Army Guy]

5 hours ago, BeaverFever said:

Yeah with all tje signaling about ReArm Europe I would be somewhat surprised if they went to SK. Although Ive read many positive things about the latest SK vehicles and tech. I’ve recently read other articles that SK is aggressively marketing its submarines in Canada also. I think the biggest selling point is they not only have high quality but they seem to have very quick production and delivery timelines, which may be especially attractive if ReArm Europe is going to mean long wait times for anything coming out of Europe due to sudden overwhelming demand. And SK maybe also has more attractive pricing. 
 

Also while we’re trying to double down on Europe, we’re also trying to grow trading relations in Asia and anywhere that’s not USA so maybe some SK military procurement will help sweeten those dealings. 

Poland seems very happy with all the army equipment they purchased,and no one is going to compete with their delivery times....Rearm europe has already clogged up production delivery times, like new leopards is almost 3 years out...

I do like SK naval inventory, like their subs, and massive destroyers at a fracture of the cost and delivered within 2-3 years . this is where we should be second guessing our naval ships contracts...

[eyeball]

On 5/28/2025 at 11:36 AM, Army Guy said:

My question is where are we getting all this funding

Tax the snot out of the stinking rich or simply print whatever money you need otherwise forget it. 

[Army Guy]

8 minutes ago, eyeball said:

Tax the snot out of the stinking rich or simply print whatever money you need otherwise forget it. 

Our government does not care if they send Canadians to war with a slingshot or latest Main battle tank...and if you can live with lowering one or more member of your family into a dirt hole because you thought it was to much, then good on you....you have to live with that ....

And no the liberals are going to tax the shit of everyone....to pay for all this....and 2 % thats the new starting point the new goal is going to be 5 %....that money is coming from you and i....

Edited Friday at 02:00 AM by Army Guy

[CdnFox]

2 hours ago, eyeball said:

Tax the snot out of the stinking rich or simply print whatever money you need otherwise forget it. 

They already did both. Nothing left in the kitty there