Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has been awarded a NIS 815 million ($190

Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has been awarded a NIS 815 million ($190 million) contract to supply the Defense Ministry with an advanced mortar system, the company announces.

Elbit says the supply of the Iron Sting laser and GPS-guided 120mm mortar will be carried out over a two-year period.

The Defense Ministry in a statement says the mortars will be used by the IDF Ground Forces.