French Company TDA a Thales subsidiary presents 120-mm guided mortar ammunition at SOFINS 10204173.

This ammunition will use certain modules - in particular the laser guidance kit - employed in the laser-guided induction rocket, thus bringing economies of scale and the benefits of series production. Conversely, the laser-guided induction rocket could benefit from the innovations introduced on future programs.

Today, infantry and artillery mortars and weapons mounted on combat helicopters (with the exception of missiles) compensate for ammunition dispersion by firing salvoes or bursts of several rounds or rockets to obtain what could be termed an area effect.

With guided mortar ammunition enable targets to be engaged individually and therefore reduce the overall number of munitions that need to be carried. This type of mortar ammunition is also equipped with a penetrator that will be able to attack a dwelling from above, piercing the ceiling and exploding in the targeted room.