Israel orders Elbit Systems’ Iron Sting precision mortars
An Elbit official told Breaking Defense the order marks the first large-scale Iron Sting contract, while interest is growing abroad.
Iron Sting: An exclusive look inside Israeli’s new precision mortar
During a visit to a military base in central Israel, Breaking Defense received a rare look at the 120mm mortar up-close, alongside Lt. Col. Liron Cohen, an IDF officer who helped develop it through the Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development.
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Iron Sting: Israelis Will Demo Smart Mortar For US
Elbit’s 120 mm mortar uses GPS and lasers to make the infantry’s favorite heavy weapon precision-guided – and the US is looking to upgrade its own 120s on Strykers and AMPVs.