mortar
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.
Are smaller and more mobile artillery assets the future?
April 05 by Georg MaderRecent combat experiences, such as the Ukraine conflict, are suggesting ‘swift’ firing position changes, a practice naturally challenging for drawn heavy mortars
Survey: Future Artillery Systems
February 05 by Defence IQ PressArtillery is fast re-establishing itself as an indispensable tactical instrument, vital for both self-defence and expeditionary warfare, but it is essential that military users and commercial supplier...
Danish Army sees urgent need for digital mortar systems
August 24 by Richard de SilvaIn an active battlefield, the factor of response time is vital. Digital systems have been taking the effort in calculation out of the hands of soldiers for some time, enabling split-second turnaro...
Future Mortar Systems Requirements & Holdings
August 22 by Andrew ElwellAlthough 81mm self-propelled (SP) mortar systems are still operated by some countries, including the U.K., there is now a trend towards the larger 120mm SP systems, which have a longer range and gener...
Mortar systems: Challenges in a new battlespace
July 23 by Richard de SilvaA 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 em...
An Overview of the Mortar Systems Market
July 16 by Defence IQ DigitalThe most commonly operated towed or hand-held indirect fire mortar calibres are 60mm, 81mm and 120mm, but others, such as 82mm and 107mm are also in use. There are over 100,000 towed/hand-held and sel...
Why are the Italians introducing the 81mm mortar?
October 02 by Defence IQ DigitalColonel Lorenzo D’Addario is the deputy chief of the Land Transformation Department with the Italian Army. In this interview with Defence IQ, he explains why his forces are investing €16 mi...
Part II - Future Mortar Systems Briefing Paper
May 10 by Defence IQ DigitalWhile individual doctrine varies according to users, some general doctrinal elements are similar the world over. Thus mortars are usually used either as an integral fire support element of infantry...
Part I - Future Mortar Systems Briefing Paper
May 05 by Defence IQ DigitalRelatively 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 tra...
General Dynamics Successfully Demonstrates Tactical Version of 120mm Roll-Controlled Guided Mortar
May 03 by General DynamicsGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it has successfully demonstrated a tactical version of the company's 120mm Roll C...
'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...