A capability build-up combining air mobility projection, enhanced responsiveness, and advanced aiming technologies for indirect fire operations.
The 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade strengthens its indirect fire support capabilities with the reintroduction of heavy mortars, supported by high-precision aiming solutions such as Elynxo’s GP2M.
After several years of absence, 120 mm mortars are making their return within the Royal Netherlands Army’s 11th Air Mobile Brigade (11 Luchtmobiele Brigade). This development marks a significant step forward in enhancing the brigade’s operational capabilities, particularly in terms of indirect fire support.
Strengthened and More Autonomous Fire Support Capabilities
The reintroduction of heavy mortars restores a key organic fire support capability, enabling the brigade to deliver rapid and effective support to ground operations. These systems can now be deployed via air mobility, notably using Chinook helicopters, providing increased tactical flexibility across operational environments.
This capability also helps reduce reliance on external fire support assets, such as attack helicopters, while improving the responsiveness of deployed units.
Capability Development Towards 2027
This evolution is part of a broader transformation effort within the Dutch armed forces, aiming to establish a fully operational Air Manoeuvre Task Force by 2027.
In this context, integrating modern and efficient artillery systems is essential to ensuring operational superiority on the battlefield.
The Role of Advanced Aiming Technologies in Indirect Fire
The effectiveness of mortar systems relies heavily on precision and speed in targeting and deployment. Artillery units therefore depend on advanced technological solutions to optimize indirect fire operations.
The GP2M goniometer developed by Elynxo equips these capabilities and plays a key role in ensuring accurate, fast, and reliable mortar alignment.
Elynxo GP2M
The GP2M provides operators with a robust and high-performance solution tailored to modern operational requirements:
- Fast and accurate aiming, day and night
- Continuous mounting on the weapon throughout the firing sequence
- Proven robustness and reliability in operational conditions
📸 Credit: Koninklijke Landmacht
