ATP chains And the urgent need for the Land Army to replace the M109 fleet. UTE proposed that the basic design be inspired by the K9 Thunder, but with structural modifications that would ensure long-term industrial autonomy.

Sources familiar with the file confirm this Indra Emergencies and emergencies Work on a national artillery unit compliant with OTAN standards. This approach goes beyond simple assembly: it includes taking technical responsibility for protection, wiring, electronic engineering and digital diagnostics.

The main benefits of the military

The El K9 provides a real balance between movement, fire volume and control in saturated scenarios. The reports Pentagon Regarding self-propelled artillery (Joint Fires 2022, cited in NATO discussions) highlights “fire and fire” times of less than 60 seconds, a capability critical to avoiding modern counter-batteries.

Deep nationalization will allow this Indra Production of hull sections in Gijon and Emergencies and emergencies Manufacturing pipes and artillery systems and opening the door to export. NATO sources already expect in 2023 that countries with design authority will maintain logistical independence for more than two decades.

If the Defense certifies the level of transportation required, ATP Cadenas will become the Army’s largest industrial crane since Pizarro. Otherwise, Spain will assume the assembly role with external reliance on major maintenance, auxiliary ammunition and important parts of operational equipment.