US Army soldiers demonstrated successful fire missions using American mortar ammunition with the Patria NEMO 120-millimetre turreted mortar system.

The Finnish weapon was integrated onto an Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) and Fire Direction System (FDS).

The US Army strives to provide Armoured and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams with rapid, precise, indirect and direct fire capabilities where the operating crew is well protected, and their physical burden, impulse noise effects and blast overpressure are significantly reduced.

Since 2020, Patria has conducted a turreted mortar feasibility study including Foreign Comparative Testing with the US Army for Patria NEMO.

NEMO is a remote-controlled mortar system capable of both direct and indirect fire missions – also on the move. It is capable of direct and indirect fire missions. It weighs around 1,900kg and offers a full 360º traverse and weapon elevation from -3° up to 85°.

The system can execute multiple rounds simultaneous impact (MRSI) fire missions with up to six rounds hitting the target at the same time. In addition to being highly protected, the system is light, compact and easily installed on light, tracked chassis, wheeled armoured vehicles or navy vessels.  

“We are extremely pleased to witness the results of our successful cooperation already so far with the US Army and our industry partners,” commented Janne Räkköläinen, senior vice president, Market Area World of Patria. 

“Given the global interest in Patria NEMO’s unique capabilities, we are excited to continue the discussions with the US regarding the next steps and eventually getting Patria NEMO to the US warfighters, increasing their survivability, lethality and manoeuvrability.”