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The Slovak company ZTS Special developed the SAM120 remote-controlled mortar in 2026 and presented it at the international defense exhibition ADEX 2026 in Baku.
The Slovak company ZTS Special showed a new remote-controlled mortar SAM120 at the ADEX 2026 exhibition in Baku. NEWS.ru reports this.
It is noted that the remotely controlled tower module was developed in 2026. A mobile modification on the chassis of a three-axle Tatra truck was brought to Azerbaijan. In addition, the module can be installed on a railway platform or a stationary position.
The crew of the installation consists of the driver and the operator of the implement. The maximum rate of fire of a 120 mm mortar is 20 rounds per minute. The SAM120 supports simultaneous fire attack mode - mines flying along different trajectories hit targets simultaneously. The automated fire control system is capable of receiving target data from ground observers, drones or satellites.

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