Elbit Systems secures $190 million IDF contract for Iron Sting guided mortar munition

Leading global defense technology company Elbit Systems has secured a $190 million contract to supply the Israeli Defense Ministry with its Iron Sting-guided mortar munitions.

According to Yehuda Vered, Elbit Systems’ general manager of the land division, the contract comes amid growing global security concerns and the need for precise military technology.

The two-year contract will help deliver advanced and precise-driven technology.

Iron Sting is a cutting-edge, advanced 120mm mortar shell that uses GPS and laser guidance to hit its target accurately.

Reaching targets up to 10 kilometers away, the shell has a flexible fuse system that can be set to different modes – instant explosion, delayed explosion, or explosion – when close to the target, all within 15 seconds.

The warhead can smash through two layers of concrete and cause a large explosion, scattering debris.

Vered spoke about the strategic importance of this contract.

The changing demands of modern military technology

“Our guided mortar munition’s proven combat performance reaffirms our leadership in precision-guided technologies,” he said. “As conflicts increasingly occur in urban settings, accurate and reliable munitions like the Iron Sting are crucial for minimizing collateral damage.”

Elbit Systems is known for its advanced technology that enhances security and safety worldwide.

Elbit stated that this new contract reinforces the company’s dedication to meeting the continuously changing demands of modern military forces with precise defense technology.