Ukraine is recalling a batch of 120mm mortar shells that soldiers said are defective. Ukrainian media reported that around 100,000 locally made rounds were affected. It's a notable hiccup in Ukraine's ...

Ukraine mortar shell output at 'millions' per year Shell production stymied by global explosives shortage Missile programme also held back by supply chains Russia has far bigger military industrial ...

January 15, 2023: The U.S. Army has developed a new use for its M120A1 towed 120mm mortar. Rather than towing this Israeli-designed M120A1 lightweight mortar, the new version (called Sling system) ...

November 27, 2021: The U.S. abandoned laser-guided artillery shells because of high cost and their need for someone to point a laser designator at the target. Laser guidance provides better accuracy ...

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