Austrian-based Hirtenberger Defence Systems has unveiled a new digital fire control system (FCS) optimised for 60mm commando mortars at Eurosatory this year.
The Grid Aiming Mode – or GRAM – is a digital mortar laying system that allows a soldier to fire a 60mm commando mortar accurately towards a target even if they are behind cover and cannot directly see the enemy.
A commando mortar is a one-man operation and does not require a bipod for operation, providing fire support for infantry units.
Traditionally, soldiers using this type of 60mm mortar would have to see the enemy position and aim