mortar systems

Jun- 2026 -

22 June

Thales, Arquus Explore Integration of SpinFire Mortars Across Arquus Vehicles

Thales is exploring the potential integration of its SpinFire mortar family, including 120mm rifled mortars, into Arquus vehicles under a signed memorandum of understanding.

9 June

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Firing Straight From a Phone: US Army Rolls Out New App for Controlling Mortars

American troops could soon find mortars easier to operate thanks to a new application that enables the artillery weapon to be controlled directly from a smartphone.

Apr- 2026 -

29 April

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

New System Expands Mortar Crew Training Across Full Combat Cycle

Mortar training is set to become more accessible for Ukraine thanks to a full-sized system that replicates the form, weight, and functions of a real mortar.

14 April

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Patria’s NEMO Mortar Lands Simultaneous Strikes Without Slowing Down

Patria is taking mobile firepower a step further, showcasing its NEMO mortar system executing simultaneous-impact strikes while on the move.

Mar- 2026 -

18 March

Arms

Rheinmetall Ragnarok 120mm truck-mounted mortar with open roof panels positioned in a winter landscape, showcasing its shoot-and-scoot mobile fires capability

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Rheinmetall Pushes European Mortars Into Modern ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ Era

Mortar operations are entering into a modern phase, as Rheinmetall introduces a system designed to enhance battlefield integration.

9 March

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Spain Builds GaN-Based Counter-Battery Radar to Detect Artillery, Rockets

Spain’s next counter-battery radar promises to quickly detect incoming artillery, rockets, and mortars and trace them back to their launch point.

Feb- 2026 -

18 February

Arms

A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) hangs a 60mm mortar round from a M225A mortar system on a live-fire range. The live-fire range reinforced the Green Berets’ ability to operate in austere environments where indirect fire proficiency is critical to mission success and team survivability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Cordova)

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Surpasses 3 Million Mortar Fuzes Delivered to US Army

L3Harris Technologies has supplied its 3 millionth M734A1 mortar fuze to the US Army, underscoring sustained production for American and partner forces.

Dec- 2025 -

19 December

Arms