It is said that the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the Israeli Defense Forces and the Israeli Defense Corporation Systems Corporation announced on Sunday a state-of-the-art laser pointer-guided mortar called the “Iron Stinger”. The mortar uses lasers combined with GPS to guide it to the target and fires 120mm shells. It recently completed a series of tests to prove its battlefield effect.
The iron spurs were developed by two independent systems built by the Elbit Company, whose purpose is to accurately and lethally strike “high-quality” targets in open and densely populated urban areas, and to limit peripheral and collateral damage. , To protect the lives of civilians.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated in Elbit’s press release that it will be part of the ongoing “Momentum” plan of the Israel Defense Forces to enhance military capabilities, because it “meets the needs of the Israel Defense Forces and adapts its combat capabilities to Confronting enemies hidden in civilians and urban environments, while complying with the legal and ethical standards set by the State of Israel”.
Brigadier General Yanif Rotem, head of research and development of the Arms and Technology Infrastructure Development Agency of the Ministry of Defense, said: This is a very complex project and a groundbreaking system internationally.
The general manager of the land division of Elbit Systems said: “The introduction of this green laser pointer and GPS guided munitions has transformed the mortar system from a statistical firepower to a precision firepower system, thus realizing a major change in firepower capability at the tactical level. We believe that we have been able to develop an efficient solution that can improve accuracy and reduce collateral damage.” He added: “So far, this capability has been reserved for large and complex missiles. Thanks to this order. Impressive technological development, and now it will be implemented on a large scale in mortar ammunition.”