FN Herstal Unveils New Sea deFNder® at EURONAVAL

27.10.2014 Products
FN Herstal Unveils New Sea deFNder® at EURONAVAL

FN Herstal Unveils New Sea deFNder® at EURONAVAL

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FN Herstal is launching the new Sea deFNder® Remote Weapon Station (RWS) at the ongoing EURONAVAL exhibition in Paris, October 27 to 31, 2014.

This is the third model in the deFNderR range, produced by FN Herstal. Engineered for use by Naval Forces and Coastguards, it follows the deFNderR Light and the deFNderR Medium into global service.

The Sea deFNderR provides naval ships and coastguards with the advantage of superior firepower in any scenario. This includes territorial waters surveillance, self-defense, anti-piracy, anti-terrorism and the interception of drug or people smugglers. Its high modularity allows the Sea deFNderR to be mounted on a wide variety of naval vessels, from speed boats and patrollers right up to frigates and destroyers.

The Sea deFNderR RWS’ versatility extends to the weapons it can house. Its universal cradle can hold any machine gun, from FN MINIMIR 5.56 up to .50 cal in the range (.50 cal is either the FN M2HB-QCB™ or FN Herstal’s exclusive FN M3R™ that offers an outstanding firing rate of 1,100 RPM). The Sea deFNderR can also be equipped with 40mm AGLs for additional firepower.

The Sea deFNderR shares many features of the deFNderR Medium used on land based vehicles. This includes its sight module (CCD + IR uncooled or cooled), one-hand or game pad control handle and ammo box capacity. In addition, the Sea deFNderR has special specifications for naval applications:

  • Specific surface treatment
  • Improved water tightness and water flow
  • Specific environmental qualification based on maritime standards
  • Specific 2-axis gyroscopic stabilization dedicated to naval application

Prior to its official unveiling, an order has already been placed for a number of Sea deFNderR Remote Weapon Stations. This brings the total number of units ordered across the deFNderR range to over 1,300 for both land and sea based applications.

The Sea deFNderR is the latest example of constant innovation in weapons development by FN Herstal, which has a history dating back 125 years. Its exceptional service packages include everything its customers require for rapid deployment of its Sea deFNderR. This includes associated weapon(s), ammunition, technical documentation, technical support, operator’s and maintenance training, and installation of the RWS onto the vessel.

 



 
 

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