The Swedish Armed Forces have acquired new modifications of self-propelled mortars Mjölner caliber 120 millimeters. In quantity 40 units they were put into service with units of the Swedish ground forces.
An order for the supply of mortars for the Swedish ground forces was formed four years ago.. The contractor was the Department of Defense Equipment of the Ministry of Defense of Sweden. The mortar manufacturer was the military-industrial company BAE Systems Hägglunds.
The CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicle acted as a chassis to accommodate the new mortar.. The main feature of Mjölner is the placement of two 120-mm mortars in the turret of a combat vehicle at once.. The total ammunition load is 56 shots.
The mortar has a range of up to 13 kilometers. The Swedish command is counting, that the double-barreled self-propelled mortar in the new modification will be used to strengthen the firepower of the mechanized battalions of the ground forces. Previously, the Swedish army was not armed with self-propelled mortars, therefore, such an innovation can significantly increase the combat potential of the country's armed forces.
Lately Sweden, as is known, pays special attention to strengthening its armed forces. Following in the general wake of the policy of NATO countries, Sweden, although not part of the North Atlantic Alliance, actually shares his position towards Russia and considers our country as the main military threat. Therefore, the buildup of the combat power of the Swedish ground forces is carried out with the even undisguised goal of ensuring the possibility of confronting Russian troops in the event of their hypothetical invasion of the Scandinavian countries.. At the same time, statements about, that Russia could allegedly invade Scandinavia, made in Sweden, without giving reasons for, why Russia may need it at all.
Author:Ilya Polonsky
used photos:BAE Systems Hägglunds
