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2021-04-01
Israel Unveils ‘Iron Sting’ Precision Mortar
The Israeli Army and contractor Elbit Systems have unveiled a networked precision fire system Iron Sting – a mortar munition that employs laser and GPS to engage targets accurately and prevent collateral damage.
The 120 mm mortar has already undergone final trials at a testing site in southern Israel. The completion of testing enables the start of serial production ahead of the system’s supply to the Israel Defence Forces (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 preventing injury to non-combatants. Its operational use will revolutionise ground warfare and equip battalions with organic, accurate and effective firepower.
Israeli Defence Minister, Benny Gantz stated: “The technology made available to the IDF by Israeli industries changes the battlefield and provides our forces with more accurate and effective means. The integration of Iron Sting in the IDF corresponds to the vision presented in the military’s “Tnufa” multi-year plan. It fulfills the IDF’s needs, adapting combat capabilities to contend with enemies hidden within civilian, urban environments, while meeting the legal and moral standards set by the State of Israel.”
Head of Research and Development in the Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), Brig. Gen. Yaniv Rotem, revealed: “Ten years of research and development have led us to this moment when we can provide the IDF’s ground forces with advanced capabilities made for the modern battlefield. This mortar munition provides troops with a precise firing capability that has only been implemented in missiles and air munition thus far. This is a complex programme and a groundbreaking system on the international level.”
Head of the Weapons Department in the IDF’s Ground Forces, Col. Arik Avivi added: “The Ground Forces command is leading the process of integrating the Iron Sting into the IDF. This munition is groundbreaking for IDF battalions, equipping them with accurate and organic firepower. This capability has so far been reserved to large and complex missiles. Thanks to this impressive technological development, it will now be implemented in mortar munitions on a wide scale.”
In the words of General Manager of Elbit Systems Land Division, Yehuda (Udi) Vered: “The introduction of this munition transforms the mortar system from a statistical fire power into a precision fire system, thus delivering a significant change in fire capabilities at the tactical level. We believe that we have been able to develop an efficient solution that enables to increase precision and reduce collateral damage”.
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