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U.S. Army Showcases Remote-Controlled Mortar System

Soldiers put the modular turreted mortar system’s potential on display at a conference in Georgia.

This armored mortar variant features the Patria NEMO 120 mm turreted mortar system, which was recently showcased at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference in Fort Moore, Georgia. Credit: Patria.

Through a partnership with Patria and with the help of the NEMO 120 mm modular turreted mortar system, U.S. Army soldiers successfully completed several fire missions at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference in Fort Moore, Georgia.

To accomplish this, crews placed the Patria NEMO system, a remote-controlled platform able to carry out direct and indirect fire missions, onto an armored multipurpose vehicle and a fire direction system, Patria officials said in a press release.

Patria leaders said the NEMO system can perform multiple rounds simultaneous impact fire missions with up to six rounds hitting the target at the same time. Other perks of the system are that it is small and lightweight, easily installable and highly protected.

This development is a step in the right direction for the Army, as it strives to provide certain teams with quick and effective fire capability in which the operating crew is protected and can reduce any physical encumbrances, according to Patria officials.

“We are extremely pleased to witness the results of our successful cooperation already so far with the U.S. Army and our industry partners,” said Janne Räkköläinen, senior vice president, market area world of Patria. “Given the global interest in Patria NEMO’s unique capabilities, we are excited to continue the discussions with the U.S. regarding next steps and eventually getting Patria NEMO to the U.S. warfighters, increasing their survivability, lethality and maneuverability.”