A presentation of the company ELBIT SYSTEMS was made to the staff of the General Staff, regarding the 120 mm self-propelled mortar systems made by
After the anti-tank and not only SPIKE NLOS missiles from Israel that enter the Greek arsenal sooner or later, according to an announcement of the Ministry of National Defense, there are indications that a new era is being prepared in the field of heavy infantry.
An announcement by the ministry leaves open the possibility that if Greece proceeds with its selection and order from Israel, the Greek army will acquire new modern and self-propelled mortars of 120 mm from Israel.
“On Thursday, April 16, 2022, a presentation was made to the staff of the General Staff via teleconference by representatives of the company ELBIT SYSTEMS, regarding the 120 mm self-propelled mortar systems of its construction” states the simple announcement of the ministry.
At this time the Israeli company produces the self-propelled mortar of 120 mm under the name CARDOM. According to the official data of the company, CARDOM is an autonomous 120 mm recoil bolt system suitable for a variety of armored vehicles with wheeled and wheeled vehicles, with a modern shooting computer. CARDOM provides accurate, efficient and direct fire support for Rapid Deployment and Special Forces units, as well as infantry and artillery units.
CARDOM is a NATO-certified, proven mortar system, active in modern armies such as the U.S. Army within the Stryker 8 × 8 Brigades, the Israeli Defense Forces, and other top armies.
The unique design of the CARDOM allows the ground operation of the 120 mm barrel and the installation of an 81 mm barrel to reduce training costs and reduce collateral damage (when used in an urban area and sets sensitive targets). CARDOM’s Advanced Fire Control System (FCS) combines an Inertial Navigation System (INS), electrical grooves for automatic mounting and a built-in ballistic computer. Easily integrated with an In-service Battle Management System (BMS). Together, they provide a direct digital connection to state-of-the-art advanced tracking sensors with advanced observers (FOs), including UAS, radar and other detection systems.
With its light weight and low silhouette, the CARDOM allows the vehicle to maintain portability without compromising the enhanced and additional shielding required for modern air transport missions. The CARDOM includes a state-of-the-art combat-proven shooting ability and efficiency that allows the “first target missile” in 30-60 seconds and a huge firepower with a firing rate of up to 16 rounds per minute. Important “fire for effect” missions can be completed with a single mortar.
Elbit Systems offers a complete “target shooter sensor” solution tailored to customer requirements for a complete solution for all levels – Battalion, Regiment or Brigade. It includes full customization and integration of vehicles, ammunition, scalable Command & Control capabilities and a variety of target acquisition platforms (ground and air) all digitally connected to communication systems. These components are all connected via digital management, control and communication systems.
