Firing Straight From a Phone: US Army Rolls Out New App for Controlling Mortars

American troops could soon find mortars easier to operate thanks to a new application that enables the artillery weapon to be controlled directly from a smartphone.

The “Mortars App” is built on a modern, reliable software architecture and features a user-friendly interface designed for battlefield use.

It is compatible across multiple operating systems, including Windows and Android, allowing a wide range of devices to run the software in operational environments.

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