Part I - Future Mortar Systems Briefing Paper

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Relatively lightweight compared to artillery cannon and howitzers, mortars are muzzle-loading indirect fire weapons that fire shells at low velocities, short ranges, and with high-arcing ballistic trajectories. Their primary mission is to support ground combat at battalion or battle group level by providing organically attached tactical fire support. In general, they are extremely durable weapons, with many WWII-era designs still in active service worldwide.

If you found this engaging and are interested in learning more about ground based kinetic fires, check out our Future Artillery event, to be held on 23-25 March 2011 in London.

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