XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative

XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative is a U.S. Army 120 mm GPS-guided mortar cartridge developed by ATK and fielded to Operation Enduring Freedom in March 2011. Army reporting says it uses a standard M934 high-explosive projectile body, adds multi-option fuzing, and is compatible with ground-mounted and Stryker-mounted 120 mm mortar systems.

XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative, 120 mm GPS-guided mortar cartridge, Munitions

Image source: Picatinny fields first precision-guided mortars to troops in Afghanistan

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Alliant Techsystems (ATK)
Type: 120 mm GPS-guided mortar cartridge
Service note: 2000s-present
Designed: 2000s

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Specifications

Caliber: 120 mm
Guidance: GPS
Fuzing: Proximity, point detonation, or delay
Compatibility: Ground-mounted and Stryker-mounted 120 mm mortar systems
Projectile body: Standard M934 high-explosive 120 mm body
Range: Up to 6,300 m

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Fielded to Operation Enduring Freedom in March 2011.
Used by: U.S. Army

Mortar System Compatibility

Army reporting says XM395 APMI is compatible with ground-mounted and Stryker-mounted 120 mm mortar systems.

Compatible system	Type	Evidence
120 mm mortar	Ground-mounted and Stryker-mounted 120 mm mortar systems	The Army APMI page says XM395 is compatible with ground-mounted and Stryker-mounted 120 mm mortar systems.

XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative Images

XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative, 120 mm GPS-guided mortar cartridge, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Picatinny fields first precision-guided mortars to troops in Afghanistan

XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative, 120 mm GPS-guided mortar cartridge, Munitions - view 2 — Source: Picatinny fields first precision-guided mortars to troops in Afghanistan

XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative, 120 mm GPS-guided mortar cartridge, Munitions - view 3 — Source: Picatinny fields first precision-guided mortars to troops in Afghanistan

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Sources

XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI)Publisher: U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Ammunition & Energetics | Note: Supports the XM395 APMI designation, GPS-guided 120 mm cartridge role, March 2011 fielding, multi-option fuzing, standard M934 body context, and ground-mounted/Stryker-mounted compatibility. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Army fields GPS-guided mortar in AfghanistanPublisher: Inside GNSS | Note: Supports ATK supplier/manufacturer context, the XM395 demonstration program, the 10 m CEP requirement, and the cartridge's precision-mortar role. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Picatinny fields first precision-guided mortars to troops in AfghanistanPublisher: U.S. Army | Note: Supports image provenance and the fielding article used for the primary image and gallery photos. | Accessed: 2026-06-23