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120 mm Mortar Rounds: A Key Element of Modern Mortar Support and an Effective Battlefield Asset

Modern warfare demonstrates a clear pattern: tactical mobility and high-precision fire support are becoming decisive factors for success. Consequently, 120 mm mortar systems and their ammunition remain among the most in-demand and technologically dynamic segments within the overall armaments structure.
It is precisely the versatility of this caliber and its ability to rapidly adapt to various combat scenarios that make it one of the most critical in 2025.

In 2023, AKM Group-CZ launched a large-scale preparatory campaign to establish joint weapons and ammunition production in cooperation with international partners. This step was a logical continuation of the company’s strategy to expand its manufacturing capacities and strengthen its role in the global defense market. Within the framework of the “Production Expansion Program,” adopted at the end of 2024, AKM Group-CZ commenced serial production of 120 mm mortar rounds at its facilities.

Preparation for the launch of mass production of 120 mm rounds lasted more than a year and covered the entire engineering and technological cycle. Specialists of AKM Group-CZ developed a complete set of design documentation, selected component suppliers, conducted audits of their production lines and technologies, and verified product compliance with safety requirements.

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In parallel, long-term supply contracts for components were concluded, and the necessary expert and transit licenses were obtained. This ensured full legality and transparency of international defense deliveries at all stages of the logistics chain.

Prior to launching full-scale production, AKM Group-CZ manufactured a pilot batch of 120 mm mortar rounds. The samples successfully passed comprehensive testing, after which they were certified and codified in accordance with NATO standards. Only after confirmation of compliance with international requirements was serial production initiated.

As a result, the first production batch was released and delivered to the company’s warehouses. The storage facilities were inspected by representatives of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic and the customer country, who carried out a detailed examination of the ammunition and granted authorization for international defense deliveries.

Joint production of 120 mm mortar rounds is one of the core focus areas within AKM Group-CZ’s program. The decision made by the company’s board several years ago to concentrate resources on developing its own manufacturing capacities is now yielding tangible results: the company is capable of systematically supplying partners with high-quality ammunition even amid growing demand and a changing political environment.

AKM Group-CZ successfully delivers products to end users; shipments of 120 mm mortar rounds have long surpassed the threshold of tens of thousands of units. The company’s products are highly regarded by defense institutions that employ them in real combat conditions.

AKM Group-CZ pays particular attention to risk management and logistics security. The company proactively plans alternative transportation routes to avoid dependence on individual corridors and to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Stability, Reliability, and Strategic Vision

AKM Group-CZ demonstrates its ability to operate effectively in an unstable international environment, providing partners with high-quality defense products while adhering to principles of long-term strategic planning. The company confirms its status as a reliable participant in the international defense industry market, capable of responding to challenges and meeting partners’ critical ammunition needs.

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