Mortar Procurement News Round-Up

Despite over a century of use, mortars remain a significant element of any ground force. Mortars and other forms of artillery have become the principal source of casualties in the Ukrainian War, highlighting their continued relevancy on the battlefield. The platform itself has also developed with the introduction of guided munitions and new capabilities, such as being mounted on vehicles for greater “shoot-and-scoot”. These developments, however, come at odds with the mortar’s primary advantage of cost-effectiveness. This content sums up the most recent purchases, an essential piece for anyone wishing to further their analysis of the trends in the market.