AUSA 2025: U.S. to Test Scorpion Vehicle-Mounted 81mm and 120mm Mortars for Light Forces

Global Ordnance’s Scorpion mobile mortar system was featured by Army Recognition during AUSA 2025, highlighting U.S. military evaluation of rapidly deployable, vehicle-mounted indirect fire capabilities for light forces.

The article examines Scorpion Light, including its 81mm configuration, digital fire control, automated laying, non-seating base plate, and integration across light tactical vehicle platforms. It also discusses the 120mm Scorpion configuration displayed at AUSA and the system family’s approach to rapid deployment and displacement.

Army Recognition also covers ongoing U.S. Army and Marine Corps evaluations of the system and how mobile mortar capabilities could support smaller formations requiring indirect fire that can rapidly reposition.