Elbit wins US$190M contract for guided 120mm mortar ammunition

Haifa-based Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract worth approximately US$190 million ($293 million) to supply its Iron Sting laser and GPS-guided 120mm mortar munition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The contract will be performed over a period of 2 years.

Iron Sting is a precision-guided munition launched from a 120mm mortar and designed to accurately target and destroy objectives, utilizing both immune GPS and laser guidance technology. It has a range of up to 10km. Iron Sting features a multi-mode fuze with Point Detonation (PD), Point Detonation Delay (PDD), and Proximity Sensor (PRX) operating modes. The loading time is approximately 15 seconds.

“Following the combat experience our cutting-edge guided mortar munition has accumulated, this contract further cements our position as a market leader in precision-guided solutions,” said Udi Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land. “With the rise of military conflicts in urban environments, armed forces around the world demand accurate technologies that minimize collateral damage. Elbit Systems’ Iron Sting meets this critical need.”