The Israel military has unveiled “Iron Sting” precise, laser and GPS guided mortar munition.
The integration of “Iron Sting” in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), corresponds to the vision presented in the military’s “Tnufa” multi-year plan, Elbit Systems said in a statement.
The 120 mm mortar has recently undergone final trials in a testing site in southern Israel. The completion of testing enables the start of serial production ahead of the system’s supply to the IDF.
The series of tests was carried out using two networked cardom mortar systems that were developed by Elbit Systems: a “cardom” system, mounted on an M113 APC and a “cardom spear” system, mounted on a Hummer 4X4 SUV. The Iron Sting is designed to engage targets precisely, in both open terrains and urban environments, while reducing the possibility of collateral damage and preventing injury to non-combatants. Its operational use will revolutionize ground warfare and equip battalions with organic, accurate and effective firepower.