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Future Mortar Systems Agenda 2023

Future Mortar Systems 2023 provides a valuable opportunity for mortar operators and procurers to discuss new operational requirements for mortar weapon systems and munitions and take an in-depth look at the next generation of mounted and dismounted mortars to provide close fire s ...

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Modular Mortar Lethality

In this interview NTGS Milanion how the challenges and trends on the battlefield have informed the production of the ALAKRAN, a modular deployable mortar system. This piece gives insight on how real-world challenges are analysed and then acted upon; a must read for industry and end users alike.

Lessons of Mortar Use During The Ukrainian Fight Against Russian Aggression

Few weapons have maintained their relevancy throughout the decades than the mortar. Reliable, cheap, and lethal, the mortar maintains its position as must-have for many forces world-wide. One has to only look at the Ukrainian conflict to validate its relevancy. In this piece Pavlo Khoma, Ukrainian defence expert, delves into...

Mortar Procurement News Round-Up

Despite over a century of use, mortars remain a significant element of any ground force. Mortars and other forms of artillery have become the principal source of casualties in the Ukrainian War, highlighting their continued relevancy on the battlefield. The platform itself has also developed with the introduction of guided...

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AI and disruptive technologies: The U.S. Army's future mortar system

Defence IQ had the opportunity to discuss with Mr Ross Arnold, Senior Research Engineer, U.S. Army CCDC, on the vision of the future mortar system in the U.S. Army.Download the piece now >>Key benefits of downloading the piece:Gain exclusive insight into the U.S. Army’s future mortar system from Mr Arnold...

Future Mortar Systems: The Emerging Challenges

A new dawn for mortar systems has arrived. While lessons and upgrades have been harnessed from Afghanistan, tomorrow's conflicts may present an entirely different environment with a number of emerging obstacles. These considerations are just some of the operational problems that delegates will be taking with them to Future Mortar...

Programme 2035 and the future artillery capabilities of the Spanish Army

In this exclusive interview, Brigadier General Luis Torcál Ortega, Commander, Field Artillery Command, Spanish Army shares insight into the current and future artillery capabilities of the Spanish Army.  This interview addresses key themes that will be discussed further by Colonel Ángel Esparza López, Commanding Officer, Lusitania Regiment, Spanish Army, a...

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