WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The contract also includes orders for mortar mounts, baseplates, direct support tools, basic issue items, and additional items to be provided over the next five years with an estimated completion date of August 16, 2021, the release added.
“Connectec Company [of] Irvine, California, was awarded a $96.7 million… contract for 60mm mortar weapon components, 81mm lightweight mortar weapon components, and 60 mm, 81mm and 120mm support equipment,” the release stated on Tuesday.
US combat troops have used mortars widely in recent combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
