Israel Unveils A GPS-Guided Mortar Called The 'Iron Sting' Laser

 

Jerusalem Post: Israel unveils the 'Iron Sting' laser, GPS-guided mortar munition 

A ‘networked precision fire system’ that engages targets accurately and prevents collateral damage 

• 10-year development concludes with successful trials 

As the IDF completes preparations for possible combat in both the southern and the northern fronts — where it is expected to encounter a smarter, well-organized enemy —the Defense Ministry, the IDF’s Ground Forces and Elbit Systems have revealed a precise, laser and GPS guided mortar munition: the “Iron Sting.” 

The 120 mm mortar has recently undergone final trials in a testing site in southern Israel. The completion of testing enables the start of serial production ahead of the system’s supply to the IDF, the Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. 

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