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According to a press release published on October 22, 2020, Finnish Company Patria has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army to conduct a turreted mortar feasibility study of Patria Nemo 120mm in the form of Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT). The testing complements ongoing cooperation between Patria and the U.S. Army on a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) announced in May 2020.
FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Spectators gather to watch the Patria Nemo 120-mm mortar turret demonstration Sept. 11, 2019, at Red Cloud Range on post. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)
The study consists of several tests and demonstrations in the U.S. and Finland. Through these events Patria and the Army are testing Patria Nemo 120 mm turreted mortar system performance with U.S. ammunition and against U.S. requirements.
This agreement is a continuation of the U.S. Army’s effort to provide Armored and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams with rapid, precise indirect and direct fire capability where the operating crew is well protected, and their physical burden is significantly reduced. In 2018 and 2020 the Army published market surveys to identify capable sources to develop and produce the 120 mm Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS). Patria answered the market surveys based on Patria Nemo mortar system.
Patria Nemo is the world’s foremost turreted mortar system. It is a remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system capable of both direct and indirect fire missions – including on the move. Nemo can execute multiple rounds simultaneous impact (MRSI) fire missions with up to 6 rounds hitting the target at the same time. In addition to being highly protected, Patria Nemo is light, compact and easily installed on light, tracked chassis, wheeled armored vehicles or navy vessels.
“The purpose of FCT programs is to find, assess, and field world-class products with a high technology readiness level in order to satisfy defense requirements more quickly and economically. We are convinced that these study and test efforts we conduct together with the U.S. Army demonstrate Patria Nemo’s unique capabilities compared to any other mortar system. Nemo as a mature fielded product - coupled with our clear growth potential vision - provide a future-proof and low-risk solution to existing and new customers. And for the U.S. Armed Forces our cooperation with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace exemplify that we are committed to provide a system that is manufactured in the U.S.,” says Jussi Järvinen, President of Patria’s Land Business Unit.
The NEMO Patria AMV is a 120mm 8x8 self-propelled mortar carrier developed, designed and manufactured by the Finnish Defense Company Patria. The development of this new mortar system began in 2005 as a private venture. The NEMO system was shown for the first time to the public in 2006, integrated on an 8x8 armored vehicle personnel carrier AMV.
The NEMO Patria AMV is fitted with a remote-controlled 120mm mortar system which consists of the 120mm smoothbore mortar, loading device, turret, fire control system and ammunition storage. Turret traverse (360°) and weapon elevation (-3° to +85°) is all-electric with manual backup controls. The Patria NEMO can carry a total of 50 to 60 rounds of 120 mm ammunition.
In September 2019, the Patria NEMO 120mm wheeled self-propelled mortar carrier was demonstrated to the U.S. Army at Red Cloud Range on Fort Benning.
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FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Spectators gather to watch the Patria Nemo 120-mm mortar turret demonstration Sept. 11, 2019, at Red Cloud Range on post. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)
The study consists of several tests and demonstrations in the U.S. and Finland. Through these events Patria and the Army are testing Patria Nemo 120 mm turreted mortar system performance with U.S. ammunition and against U.S. requirements.
This agreement is a continuation of the U.S. Army’s effort to provide Armored and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams with rapid, precise indirect and direct fire capability where the operating crew is well protected, and their physical burden is significantly reduced. In 2018 and 2020 the Army published market surveys to identify capable sources to develop and produce the 120 mm Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS). Patria answered the market surveys based on Patria Nemo mortar system.
Patria Nemo is the world’s foremost turreted mortar system. It is a remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system capable of both direct and indirect fire missions – including on the move. Nemo can execute multiple rounds simultaneous impact (MRSI) fire missions with up to 6 rounds hitting the target at the same time. In addition to being highly protected, Patria Nemo is light, compact and easily installed on light, tracked chassis, wheeled armored vehicles or navy vessels.
“The purpose of FCT programs is to find, assess, and field world-class products with a high technology readiness level in order to satisfy defense requirements more quickly and economically. We are convinced that these study and test efforts we conduct together with the U.S. Army demonstrate Patria Nemo’s unique capabilities compared to any other mortar system. Nemo as a mature fielded product - coupled with our clear growth potential vision - provide a future-proof and low-risk solution to existing and new customers. And for the U.S. Armed Forces our cooperation with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace exemplify that we are committed to provide a system that is manufactured in the U.S.,” says Jussi Järvinen, President of Patria’s Land Business Unit.
The NEMO Patria AMV is a 120mm 8x8 self-propelled mortar carrier developed, designed and manufactured by the Finnish Defense Company Patria. The development of this new mortar system began in 2005 as a private venture. The NEMO system was shown for the first time to the public in 2006, integrated on an 8x8 armored vehicle personnel carrier AMV.
The NEMO Patria AMV is fitted with a remote-controlled 120mm mortar system which consists of the 120mm smoothbore mortar, loading device, turret, fire control system and ammunition storage. Turret traverse (360°) and weapon elevation (-3° to +85°) is all-electric with manual backup controls. The Patria NEMO can carry a total of 50 to 60 rounds of 120 mm ammunition.
In September 2019, the Patria NEMO 120mm wheeled self-propelled mortar carrier was demonstrated to the U.S. Army at Red Cloud Range on Fort Benning.
Patria agreement with US Army to conduct tests with Patria NEMO 120mm
According to a press release published on October 22, 2020, Finnish Company Patria has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army to conduct a turreted m
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