Austrian-based Hirtenberger Defence Systems has unveiled a new digital fire control system (FCS) optimised for 60mm commando mortars at Eurosatory this year. The Grid Aiming Mode – or GRAM – is a ...

Executive Outcomes was light years ahead of it's time. Founded by Eeben Barlow, EO conducted operations against UNITA rebels in Angola, RUF butchers in Sierra Leone, and even mounted a successful, if ...

Rheinmetall has developed a new 60mm mortar for infantry and special forces, the RSG60, which can be configured into either a standard infantry or commando mortar variant. It features design and ...

HAWTHORNE, Nev. (AP) -- The Pentagon has expanded a temporary ban to prohibit the military from firing any 60mm mortar rounds until an investigation determines them to be safe. HAWTHORNE, Nev. (AP) -- ...

FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Day two of the three-day inaugural Best Mortar Competition here, Sunday, included live-fire of the 60mm mortar. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Smail, a range safety officer, explained the ...

February 1, 2008: The U.S. is introducing a new mortar tube for its 60mm and 81mm mortars. New metals (Inconel 718 alloy) and manufacturing methods (flowforming) have reduced the weight of the mortar ...

WATERVLIET, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2011 -- The Watervliet Arsenal released this week its first shipment of redesigned 60mm lightweight mortar barrels that are part of a new U.S. Army contract valued at more ...

The M224 60mm Lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The cannon assembly is composed of the barrel, combination base cap, and firing mechanism. The mount ...

The probe into what caused a 60mm mortar round to misfire during a training exercise at the Hawthorne Army Depot, killing seven Marines and injuring eight, has entered its second week, with the Marine ...

As troops of Operation Lafiya Dole and multinational joint task force continue offensives on Boko Haram/ISWAP hideouts in North East, a large cache of arms have been abandoned by fleeing terrorists in ...

Marines were conducting mountain training exercise when mortar exploded. March 19, 2013— -- Seven Marines were killed and at least eight others were injured when a powerful 60mm mortar exploded ...