Modern warfare demonstrates a clear pattern: tactical mobility and high-precision fire support
are becoming decisive factors for success. Consequently, 120 mm mortar systems and their
ammunition remain among the most in-demand and technologically dynamic segments within
the overall armaments structure.
It is precisely the versatility of this caliber and its ability to rapidly adapt to various combat
scenarios that make it one of the most critical in 2025.
In 2023, AKM Group-CZ launched a large-scale preparatory campaign to establish joint
weapons and ammunition production in cooperation with international partners. This step was a
logical continuation of the company’s strategy to expand its manufacturing capacities and
strengthen its role in the global defense market. Within the framework of the “Production
Expansion Program,” adopted at the end of 2024, AKM Group-CZ commenced serial production
of 120 mm mortar rounds at its facilities.
Preparation for the launch of mass production of 120 mm rounds lasted more than a year and
covered the entire engineering and technological cycle. Specialists of AKM Group-CZ
developed a complete set of design documentation, selected component suppliers, conducted
audits of their production lines and technologies, and verified product compliance with safety
requirements.
In parallel, long-term supply contracts for components were concluded, and the necessary expert
and transit licenses were obtained. This ensured full legality and transparency of international
defense deliveries at all stages of the logistics chain.
Prior to launching full-scale production, AKM Group-CZ manufactured a pilot batch of 120 mm
mortar rounds. The samples successfully passed comprehensive testing, after which they were
certified and codified in accordance with NATO standards. Only after confirmation of
compliance with international requirements was serial production initiated.
As a result, the first production batch was released and delivered to the company’s warehouses.
The storage facilities were inspected by representatives of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech
Republic and the customer country, who carried out a detailed examination of the ammunition
and granted authorization for international defense deliveries.
Joint production of 120 mm mortar rounds is one of the core focus areas within AKM Group-
CZ’s program. The decision made by the company’s board several years ago to concentrate
resources on developing its own manufacturing capacities is now yielding tangible results: the
company is capable of systematically supplying partners with high-quality ammunition even
amid growing demand and a changing political environment.
AKM Group-CZ successfully delivers products to end users; shipments of 120 mm mortar
rounds have long surpassed the threshold of tens of thousands of units. The company’s products
are highly regarded by defense institutions that employ them in real combat conditions.
AKM Group-CZ pays particular attention to risk management and logistics security. The
company proactively plans alternative transportation routes to avoid dependence on individual
corridors and to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Stability, Reliability, and Strategic Vision
AKM Group-CZ demonstrates its ability to operate effectively in an unstable international
environment, providing partners with high-quality defense products while adhering to principles
of long-term strategic planning. The company confirms its status as a reliable participant in the
international defense industry market, capable of responding to challenges and meeting partners’
critical ammunition needs.
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