indirect fire
The Renaissance of Mortar Systems
September 26 by Chris FossThe mortar has been used on the battlefield for many years, but is now going through a renaissance as a result of new technology and diversity of deployment.
Jane's Defence Weekly Briefing: Mobile Mortar Systems
December 29 by Defence IQ DigitalThe majority of armies deploy self-propelled (SP) mortars to provide an indirect fire capability to their mechanised units. These SP mortar systems are normally operated by the infantry, although in s...
'Fire for Effect!': USMC Mortars Warfare Revolutionises the Fire Support Mission
December 27 by Richard de SilvaRichard de Sliva of Defence IQ speaks with Colonel Anthony Johnson, Commanding Officer of the USMC Artillery Detachment, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Col. Johnson opens up about prospects for future Marine Co...