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Elbit Systems displayed its dual-axis
stabilized 30 mm cannon, recently selected by Belgium for its new
MOWAG Piranha Armored Infantry Vehicle (AFV). A similar system will be
installed on the Portugese Army Pandur II 8x8 AFV as part of a
$32 million order. This system recently completed tests in Finland, on
a Patria AMV armored vehicle, firing effectively at moving targets,
while stationary or moving, at ranges of 1 – 2.7km. Assisted by
the system's automatic target tracker, the gun scored 90% hits of all
rounds fired in field tests. (A similar program is underway with the
Slovenian Army. However, the weapon station's provider has not been
announced yet.)
RAFAEL recently reported the receipt of a $120
million order for providing 30mm elevated unmanned weapon stations for Pandur
II 8x8 vehicles, which were recently adopted by the Czech army.
Remotely operated weapon stations are not limited to the small arms -
GIAT is pursuing similar capabilities with the
TOUTATIS 40mm
remote-controlled turret demonstrator designed for integration in
current or future combat vehicles (EBRC
and FRES are currently
being considered as platforms for this design). The system utilizes the
CDI 40mm
automatic, case telescopic weapon system firing at a maximum rate of
200 rounds per minute.
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