As the K9 self-propelled howitzer continues to achieve export success in the global market, the K10 ammunition carrier armored vehicle—the unsung hero responsible for combat sustainment alongside it—is drawing attention. The K10 is a dedicated armored vehicle that automatically supplies ammunition to the K9, and it is already being adopted by several countries operating the K9, enhancing the competitiveness of the package.

On the battlefield, no matter how powerful a self-propelled howitzer is, it becomes useless if it runs out of ammunition. In particular, the conventional method, which required personnel to manually move shells and propellant charges weighing tens of kilograms, placed a significant burden not only on speed but also on the safety of soldiers.

The K10 has solved this problem by utilizing an automated transfer system to rapidly supply ammunition without exposing troops to the outside. In modern warfare, where rear supply lines are attacked by drones and precision shelling, "how quickly and safely one can fire again" is becoming just as important as "how far one can fire."

This is why the K10 is evaluated as a core system that completes the K9's sustained firepower, going beyond the scope of a simple ammunition transport vehicle.

Furthermore, in line with the next-generation K9A2, the K10 has also entered a performance upgrade for the first time in 21 years. It is set to evolve in a direction that further automates the supply of shells and propellant, while also enhancing crew survivability and night operation capabilities. Once regarded as a supporting role to the K9, the K10 has established itself as the final piece of the puzzle for artillery firepower and a weapon system that determines export competitiveness.

In [The Main Game 2], we will examine why ammunition supply is just as important as firepower in modern warfare, and how the K10 is boosting the competitiveness of the K9 family.