Advanced Fire Support Command
and Control & Targeting Technology
HDT New Zealand develops advanced fire support command and control software and digital targeting systems designed to support modern military operations. Our technology enables faster, more accurate targeting for indirect fire systems including mortars, artillery and special operations platforms.
As part of the global Hirtenberger Defence Systems group, we combine international defence expertise with world-class software engineering to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions.
Precision. Fire. Control.
Supporting defence forces with next-generation fire-control technology.
Software-Driven Fire Control for Modern Battlefields
HDT specialises in the development of advanced software solutions that improve the accuracy, efficiency and reliability of indirect fire systems. Our technologies support:
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Mortar fire control systems
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Tactical targeting platforms
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Ballistic computation software
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Special forces targeting tools
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Digital battlefield integration
Modern artillery and mortar systems rely heavily on software-based aiming and ballistic calculations. HDT’s solutions help operators quickly calculate firing solutions, integrate environmental data, and deliver accurate fire missions in demanding operational environments.
Our Solutions
Advanced Targeting & Fire Control Systems
HDT develops software solutions that integrate with modern defence systems and support a wide range of operational scenarios.
Digital Fire Control Systems
Fire control platforms designed to improve targeting accuracy and reduce the time required to calculate firing solutions.
Ballistic Computation Software
Advanced ballistic algorithms calculate accurate trajectories based on weapon systems, environmental conditions and mission parameters.
Tactical Targeting Platforms
Digital systems that enable operators and forward observers to rapidly identify targets, coordinate fire missions and communicate targeting data.
Special Operations Targeting Tools
Compact and flexible targeting systems designed for special forces and mobile operations.
Applications
Supporting Modern Defence Operations
HDT’s technology supports a wide range of defence applications.
Artillery Systems
Advanced ballistic computation to support artillery systems with improved accuracy and simpler massing of fires.
Training & Simulation
Software platforms that support training environments and tactical simulations
Mortar Systems
Our software enables precise targeting and fire control for modern mortar platforms including 60mm, 81mm and 120mm systems.
Supporting Modern Defence Operations
Lightweight digital targeting systems allow special forces operators to coordinate fire missions quickly and accurately.
Long Range Fires
Complete digital communications from Surveillance and Target Acquisition platforms right through to long range effectors.
Advanced Ballistics & Digital Fire Support Command and Control
Modern fire control systems depend on complex ballistic calculations and real-time data processing. HDT develops software that integrates:
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Ballistic trajectory modelling
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Environmental data integration
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Sensor inputs and targeting information
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Tactical communication systems
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Battlefield command and control networks
By combining advanced algorithms with reliable software architecture, HDT systems help defence forces reduce response times and improve targeting precision.
Why Digital Fire Support Command and Control Matters
Traditional fire control methods rely on tables, manual calculations and operator effectiveness. Modern digital systems dramatically improve the speed and accuracy of these processes.
Benefits of digital fire control include:
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Faster targeting and firing solutions
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Reduced human error in calculations
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Integration with modern battlefield systems
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Improved situational awareness
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Greater operational efficiency
As defence technology evolves, digital fire control systems are becoming essential components of modern artillery and mortar operations.
Defence Technology Insights
HDT combines decades of defence industry expertise with cutting-edge software development.
Our team works closely with defence partners and system integrators to deliver solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern military operations.
Through research, development and collaboration, we continue to advance the capabilities of digital fire control and tactical targeting systems.
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