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FORT BRAGG, N.C. \u2014 The 3rd Special Forces Group is testing a new mortar systems<\/a> platform that could be used by special operation forces across the globe<\/a>, according to a December news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe current research and development project has lasted two years and will soon modernize firepower capabilities on the battlefield,\u201d the release states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 3rd Special Forces Group is developing and testing the system through a partnership with Elbit Systems of America, which produces 120mm mortar weapon systems in Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\t