Spain's NTGS Innovates in Mobile Fire Support by Integrating Alakran Mortar on Flyer 72 Special Forces Vehicle.

At the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025, the Spanish company NTGS (New Technologies Global Systems) introduced a cutting-edge advancement in mobile fire support: the Alakran Shoot and Scoot 120mm Mortar Launcher System mounted on the American-made Flyer 72 Special Forces Vehicle. This integration represents a next-generation Multi-Purpose Mobile Fire Support System (MPMFSS), designed to enhance mobility, precision, and rapid deployment in modern warfare.
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 Spain’s NTGS Showcases Alakran Mortar System Mounted on Flyer 72 at IDEX 2025, defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)

The Spanish-made NGTS Alakran Mortar System is designed to provide superior fire support with unmatched mobility. Unlike conventional self-propelled mortar systems, Alakran’s lightweight design allows it to be mounted on light tactical vehicles, such as the Flyer 72, ensuring high-speed maneuverability and rapid deployment.

One of its most significant advantages is its patented recoil absorption and barrel cooling system, which allows for sustained high-rate fire without the risk of barrel overheating. Traditional mortar systems are often limited by overheating, but the Alakran can maintain a fire rate of up to 16 rounds per minute without needing extended cooldown periods, making it highly effective for sustained combat engagements.

The Alakran is also equipped with a fully digital fire control system, featuring an automatic aiming and targeting mechanism for high-precision strikes. Its advanced inertial navigation system (INS) and GPS integration provide fast and accurate positioning, ensuring the system can rapidly deploy, fire, and relocate with minimal setup time.

A critical combat advantage of the Alakran-Flyer 72 integration is its ability to deliver fire support from remote or hard-to-reach locations. The lightweight design allows for helicopter and airborne deployment, ensuring special forces and rapid reaction units can bring heavy mortar firepower to unconventional battlefields.

The Flyer 72, nicknamed "The Beast," is a lightweight, high-speed, and highly mobile combat vehicle optimized for special operations forces and infantry fire support roles. Its air-droppable capability allows for deployment in remote and contested areas, making it an ideal platform for the Alakran mortar system. The Alakran is the world’s lightest mobile mortar carrier, offering exceptional firepower while maintaining superior tactical mobility. It features a 120mm mortar capable of firing up to eight rounds before relocating in just 90 seconds, ensuring a shoot-and-scoot capability that enhances survivability against enemy counter-battery fire. The system stores up to 50 rounds for the 120mm variant, while an optional 81mm mortar kit increases storage capacity to 80 rounds. The double base plate design further enhances terrain compatibility and firing accuracy, making the Alakran-Flyer 72 combination one of the most effective indirect fire support platforms available today.

The Flyer 72 is built for high-speed mobility and adaptability, with a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h) and a cruising range of up to 500 miles (805 km) on flat terrain. Its off-road capabilities allow it to navigate challenging landscapes, with a 40% dynamic side slope handling capability, a 60% maximum climb grade, and a 14-inch ground clearance. Additionally, it is designed to function in extreme environments, with a temperature range of -25°F to 125°F (-32°C to 50°C).

Its air transportability makes it a game-changer for rapid reaction forces. The vehicle is internally transportable by CH-47, CH-53, C-130, and C-17 aircraft and can be externally transported by CH-47 and CH-53 helicopters. The low-velocity air drop (LVAD) capability further enhances its rapid deployment potential, allowing special forces to deploy heavy fire support assets in forward-operating environments.

The Flyer 72’s powertrain and subsystems contribute to its versatility and rugged performance. It is equipped with a 2.0L GM DOHC Bi-Turbocharged Intercooled JPB/F24/Diesel engine, delivering 220 HP (164 kW) and 332 ft-lb (450 Nm) of torque. Its 6-speed automatic power shift transmission (Tiptronic) ensures smooth and efficient power distribution, while the limited-slip front and rear locking differential enhances traction on rough terrain.

The vehicle features a four-wheel coil-over shocks independent suspension with air spring variable ride, improving stability and maneuverability across uneven landscapes. Additionally, its HVAC system includes a 60,000 BTU dual evaporator & defroster heating unit and a 32,000 BTU dual condenser air conditioning system, ensuring optimal performance in extreme temperature conditions.

Beyond the Alakran mortar system, the Flyer 72 "Beast" is equipped with additional armaments and defensive measures. It includes two door-mounted light machine guns, compatible with M-240, Double-Articulating Swing Arm, and Machine Gun Mounts, providing 360-degree suppression capabilities.

For crew protection, the vehicle is fitted with half-armored doors and armor protection for stowed mortar rounds, safeguarding against secondary explosions from incoming fire. This balance of firepower and survivability makes the Flyer 72-Alakran combination an excellent choice for high-risk, high-mobility combat operations.

The unveiling of the Flyer 72 Alakran Mortar System at IDEX 2025 highlights a significant leap forward in mobile indirect fire support technology. The combination of high-speed maneuverability, advanced digital targeting systems, and lethal mortar firepower makes this platform a strategic asset for modern military forces.

Designed for special forces, rapid reaction units, and infantry support, the Alakran-equipped Flyer 72 delivers high-precision, rapid-response fire support while maintaining exceptional mobility and survivability. With its ability to deploy quickly, fire with precision, and relocate before enemy countermeasures, this system enhances battlefield effectiveness and provides a decisive tactical advantage in modern warfare operations.