Rheinmetall conducted a live-fire demonstration of Ragnarok, its 120 mm mortar system, and its new Mortar Mission Module during a multinational event in Norway.
According to Rheinmetall, the Rheinmetall Nordic Mortar Day, held in Rena, Norway, brought together military and industry representatives from five NATO nations: Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and Germany.
During the event, the company showcased its latest generation of mortar systems, centered on the 120 mm Ragnarok system integrated with the newly developed Mortar Mission Module.
The solution was described by Rheinmetall as a scalable European system designed to deliver speed, precision, reliability, and cost efficiency on the battlefield.
During the demonstration, the Mortar Missile Module was mounted on an HX-series truck platform, where it was used to conduct live firing. In addition to rapid response and high accuracy, the system demonstrated its ability to operate in sub-zero conditions.
A key feature highlighted during the event was the system’s shoot-and-scoot capability, allowing the platform to move immediately after firing. This reduces vulnerability to counter-battery fire and improves survivability in high-threat environments.
The event took place as European militaries continue seeking mobile, rapidly deployable indirect fire systems capable of operating in harsh environments while reducing logistical demands.
“Today’s security environment requires us to act with focus. Europe’s strategic autonomy depends on delivering solutions that maximize operational impact while remaining practical, economical, and rapidly deployable,” said Morten Kjorum, CEO of Rheinmetall Nordic.
“The Mortar Missile Module is the result of close cooperation between Rheinmetall and European industry partners and users, based on transparency, shared objectives, and technological excellence. Together we are stronger. Our goal is clear: to provide systems that meet the operational requirements of European soldiers at the speed demanded by the current situation.”
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