UK starts production of 120mm mortars

The British company Babcock and Singapore's ST Engineering have begun production of 120mm mortars in the UK.

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The production of 120mm mortars is a historic event, as the UK has never produced them before, focusing exclusively on 81mm mortars. The creation of 120mm mortar capacity is part of a programme to increase the firepower of new infantry battalions on the battlefield.

The production will be deployed at the UK-based Perfect Bore Manufacturing, which operates in various sectors, including oil and gas, automotive, nuclear, aerospace and defence.

With the two companies signing a cooperation agreement, they will offer a joint solution in the form of the GDAMS self-propelled mortar system to the British Army, which is currently looking for systems to reinforce infantry battalions.

Source: Babcock