New fire control software from Patria makes these functions possible, distinguishing Patria NEMO as the world's leading turreted mortar system, the company emphasizes.
Patria Group isn't yet disclosing other details of these demonstrations, only noting that guests from eight countries participated in the event. Among other things, there were static expositions including the TREMOS mortar system. The company also hasn't yet published video from the event, on which it would be interesting to watch NEMO's work in motion in MRSI and MTSI modes.
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However, in any case this is a very important stage for Patria NEMO development, which as of today is indeed one of the most modern mortar systems in the world. Recall that it represents a combat module with 120mm mortar that can be installed on various chassis and has a high level of automation.
This combat module allows firing both indirect and direct aiming. Five years ago, Patria Group confirmed the ability to conduct fire engagement while moving.
Now the NEMO self-propelled mortar system can hit the enemy while moving in MRSI (Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact) and MTSI (Multiple Targets Simultaneous Impact) modes.
Recall that thanks to MRSI mode, the system can fire up to five mortar rounds in succession that simultaneously hit one and the same target.
MTSI mode works similarly, but in this case up to five munitions in succession can be fired at several targets. We're also talking about simultaneous hits, but already at different targets.
So the Patria NEMO mortar system actually allows executing a particular mission of engaging a specified target without stopping at all. This is a very important option for such a vulnerable target in the drone era as a self-propelled mortar. Of course, this doesn't make it absolutely invulnerable to strike drones, but provides more chances for executing a combat mission without losing the vehicle, especially its crew.
Patria NEMO with new capabilities stands out particularly favorably among such models as 20-ton Slovak SAM-120 mortars, or, for example, 120mm mortar based on huge RMMV HX truck from Rheinmetall, which will be too easy a target on the modern battlefield.
Recall that the NEMO mortar system provides firing range over 10 km, maximum rate of fire of 10 rounds per minute (optimal 6 rounds per minute) with firing the first three mortar rounds in 15 seconds. The system is ready to open fire in less than 25 seconds.
At the same time, a bottleneck for firing in MRSI and MTSI modes is range, which is limited from 1 to 6.5 km. In other words, to engage a target, the self-propelled mortar must be located at a very dangerous distance from the contact line.
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