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US Army MALET adapts 60 mm and 81 mm mortar rounds for drone delivery via CLIK

Published 8 November 2026

DEVCOM Armaments Center is developing MALET (Munitions Air-dropped Lethal Effects Tool), a kit that converts existing 60 mm and 81 mm mortar rounds for release from UAVs, avoiding the need for a separate drone-specific munition family. The programme has been under development since 2024 as part of the modular CLIK platform and is currently in the trials phase, with exercises planned to gather operator feedback before further development.

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Telegram channel:Istoria Zbroi (Історія_Зброї) friendly7 Nov 2026 Open the post

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