The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) signed a contract with Hirtenberger Defence Systems (HDS) on 25 February for the delivery of 81 mm mortars to the Royal Netherlands Army and Marines in around two years, the Ministry of Defence and HDS have announced on their websites. The contract is for 122 mortars with sights as well as high-explosive, illumination visible and infrared, and smoke red phosphorus rounds, HDS said on 1 March. The 10-year framework contract covers life cycle and logistic support and can be extended by another 10 years.
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