Cooperation between the US Army and the Finnish company Patria Corporation has reached an important milestone. On September 10, 2024, soldiers successfully demonstrated the execution of a variety of fire missions using American-made mortar ammunition with the Patria NEMO 120 mm turret-mounted mortar system. This advanced system was integrated into the American-made Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) and used a Fire Directional Control System (FCD), a key achievement in the joint effort.
Since 2020, Patria has been conducting a feasibility study for the turret mortar, including Foreign Comparative Trials (FCT) with the US Army. This study focuses on the Patria NEMO, the world's leading turret-mounted mortar system, renowned for its versatility and effectiveness in a variety of combat scenarios.
120-mm mortar complex Patria NEMO — it is a remote-controlled turret weapon that can fire both directly and indirectly, including while moving. One of its key features is the ability to simultaneously hit multiple rounds (MRSI), which allows up to six rounds to hit a target simultaneously. In addition to a high level of protection, the NEMO system is designed to be light, compact and easily adaptable to different platforms: tracked vehicles, wheeled armored vehicles and naval vessels.
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Armored Multipurpose Vehicle (AMPV) — a tracked military vehicle designed to replace the aging M113 series. The AMPV fulfills a variety of roles on the battlefield, offering enhanced protection, mobility and modularity. It is built on a tracked chassis similar to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, which provides high performance in various terrains and operating conditions.
BAE Systems manufactures the AMPV, which is designed to perform a variety of mission types, including troop transport, logistical support, command operations and medical support. Its configurations include a general purpose transport variant, a mission control variant for mobile command centers, medical evacuation and treatment vehicles, and a mortar transporter capable of providing indirect fire support.
The main advantages of the vehicle include improved armor protection against small arms, artillery pieces and improvised explosive devices, which ensures better safety of soldiers. Its high mobility allows it to operate effectively alongside other armored units such as the M1 Abrams and M2 Bradley, making it a vital asset in modern warfare. The AMPV's modular design, which allows it to adapt to different battlefield requirements, provides critical flexibility and readiness for a variety of combat and support roles.
The US Army seeks to expand the capabilities of its Armored and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams by equipping their means of fast and accurate indirect and direct fire. These efforts are aimed at ensuring reliable protection of work crews, while reducing their physical load and minimizing the impact of impulse noise and overpressure of the explosion.