Sweden is strengthening its defence capabilities at sea with eight new mortar vessels. These vessels shall be outfitted with the Patria NEMO Navy turreted 120 mm system. The vessels have been ordered by FMV (Försvarets materielverk) from Swede Ship Marine AB. As well as, Patria can be delivering its NEMO mortar methods for coaching functions. Patria is delivering its mortar system to the Swedish armed forces for the primary time as a subcontractor to Swede Ship Marine AB. Amphibious models in Stockholm and Gothenburg will quickly have eight vessels that may present artillery help from the ocean.

24-meter quick mortar vessel. (Picture by Swedeship Marine)

Patria NEMO Navy is a turreted, remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system. The turret is a light-weight and compact system, superb for functions in fast-moving naval fleets and mechanised fleets. It’s an oblique fireplace help system, however as a result of its direct fireplace functionality, it will also be used for self-defence towards different vessels. Patria NEMO Navy may fireplace A number of Rounds Simultaneous Affect (MRSI) fireplace missions the place as much as 6 grenades are hitting the goal concurrently. Patria NEMO Navy is functioning completely on board. Fast response, accuracy, shoot & scoot, firepower, safety, mobility – all of the traits of Patria’s Sport Changers of the Battlefield.

NEMO Navy Turreted 120 mm Mortar System.
NEMO Navy Turreted 120 mm Mortar System. (Picture by Patria)

Patria NEMO will be built-in into quite a lot of platforms, together with Patria 6×6 armoured car, which the Swedish armed forces have already ordered from Patria. This mix shall be on show when the Swedish military celebrates its 500-year anniversary at Gärdet, Stockholm, on 27 Could 2023. Turret and vessel defend the crew towards ballistic treats and battlefield contaminants inside the safety stage of the platform vessel. The sunshine and compact turret is definitely installable on fast-moving patrol boats and touchdown crafts. Allows supporting of the touchdown troops with extremely efficient infantry help weapon system which is on the identical compact sized touchdown craft because the touchdown troops are utilizing.

24-meter fast mortar vessel. (Photo by Swedeship Marine)
24-meter quick mortar vessel. (Picture by Swedeship Marine)

Patria is a global supplier of defence, safety and aviation life cycle help providers, expertise options and pilot coaching. Patria offers its aerospace and navy prospects with tools availability, steady efficiency improvement in addition to chosen intelligence, surveillance and administration system services. Patria’s mission is to offer its prospects confidence in all situations, and the imaginative and prescient is to be the #1 associate for vital operations on land, sea and air. Patria has a number of areas together with Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Spain. Patria employs over 3,000 professionals. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Nammo, and collectively these three firms kind a number one Nordic defence partnership.

NEMO Navy Turreted 120 mm Mortar System
NEMO Navy Turreted 120 mm Mortar System. (Picture by Patria)