Tag: mortars
Russia Fires World’s Biggest Laser-Guided Mortar Round In Ukraine
Russian Commandos Are Getting “Silent” Mortars That Are As Quiet As A Suppressed Rifle
The weapons use special ammunition to eliminate smoke and flash during firing and keep noise to an absolute minimum.
The Army Wants Armored Turrets Packing 120mm Mortars For Its Strykers And Other Vehicles
The service says it wants better mobile mortars, but it could add loitering munitions to the mix in the future, too.
Marines Conduct First Field Test Of ‘Non-Lethal’ Mortar Rounds Full of Flash-Bangs
The shells could help rapidly disperse violent mobs and may also be useful for disorienting enemy forces in actual combat.
This Tiny Missile Smashes Incoming Artillery Rounds, Drones, And Possibly Much More
Lockheed Martin’s Miniature Hit-to-Kill interceptor is small and cheap, which could make it an attractive option to defend various platforms.
Army Shows Off Awesome Automatic Mortar System That’s Still Too Expensive To Field
The Automated Direct Indirect-fire Mortar uses computer controls to manage recoil forces and make the weapon more precise.
U.S. Special Operators in Syria Have Set Up Futuristic Computer-Assisted Mortar Turrets
The Advanced Mortar Protection System combines a 120mm mortar with a powered base to give outposts serious firepower.
Marine Corps Is Finished With Its Long-Troubled Lightweight 120mm Mortar Systems
After decades of issues with the weapons, particularly with the small trucks that haul them around, the Marines will put their resources elsewhere.
Russia Confirms Syria Attack But Denies Seven Aircraft Got Destroyed As Photos Emerge
Key questions about the incident are still unanswered and no group has claimed responsibility.