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The mortar system from the Finnish gunsmiths is designed to increase the firepower of the armored and Stryker brigade combat groups of the US Army, providing them with the ability to fire quickly and accurately with indirect and direct guidance.
The U.S. military at Fort Moore, Georgia, on Sept. 10, demonstrated firing missions using mortar ammunition and the Patria NEMO 120 mm turret mounted mortar system mounted on an armored multipurpose vehicle (AMPV) and integrated with a fire control system (FCD). This was reported by the Defense Industry Europe resource.
Demonstration firings were the result of cooperation between the US Army and the Finnish defense company Patria.
"We are happy to see the results of our successful cooperation with the US Army and our partners. Given the global interest in the capabilities of Patria NEMO, we are ready for further discussions with the US and plan to start supplying this system to US forces. This will increase their survivability, firepower and maneuverability," company representative Janne Rakkeläinen said in this regard.
Goals of cooperation
The U.S. Army seeks to increase the firepower of its armored and Stryker brigade combat groups by providing them with the ability to fire quickly and accurately with indirect and direct fire. At the same time, special attention is paid to protecting the crew and reducing their physical load, as well as reducing impulse noise effects and overpressure of the explosion.
Patria NEMO is a remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system capable of direct and indirect fire, particularly on the move. The system can perform firing tasks with simultaneous hitting of up to six shells (MRSI), which significantly increases its effectiveness.
Patria NEMO has high protection, lightness and compactness, which makes it possible to install it on various types of armored vehicles and military vessels.
Observers noted that since 2020 Patria has been participating in a research program for the US Army, testing the capabilities of the NEMO turret mortar system. These tests include foreign comparative tests (FCT), which allows to assess the prospects of its use.
