New FN Herstal's Sea deFNder® Remote Weapon Station unveiled at Euronaval 2014

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EURONAVAL 2014 Show Daily - FN Herstal
 
 
 
New FN Herstal's Sea deFNder® Remote Weapon Station unveiled at Euronaval 2014
 
The EURONAVAL exhibition in Paris, October 27 to 31, 2014, is the backdrop for the launch of the new Sea deFNder® Remote Weapon Station (RWS). This is the third model in the deFNder® range, produced by a world’s leading firearms manufacturer, FN Herstal. Engineered for use by naval forces and coastguards, it follows the innovative deFNder® Light and the deFNder® Medium into global service.
     
The EURONAVAL exhibition in Paris, October 27 to 31, 2014, is the backdrop for the launch of the new Sea deFNder® Remote Weapon Station (RWS). This is the third model in the deFNder® range, produced by a world’s leading firearms manufacturer, FN Herstal. Engineered for use by naval forces and coastguards, it follows the innovative deFNder® Light and the deFNder® Medium into global service. FN Herstal's Sea deFNder® Remote Weapon Station (RWS) at Euronaval 2014
     
The Sea deFNder® provides naval ships and coastguards with the advantage of superior firepower in any scenario. This includes territorial waters surveillance, selfdefense, anti-piracy, anti-terrorism and the interception of drug or people smugglers. Its high modularity allows the Sea deFNder® to be mounted on a wide variety of naval vessels, from speed boats and patrollers right up to frigates and destroyers. The Sea deFNder® RWS’ versatility extends to the weapons it can house. Its universal cradle can hold any machine gun, from FN MINIMI® 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 deFNder® can also be equipped with 40mm AGLs for additional firepower.

The Sea deFNder® shares many features of the deFNder® 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 deFNder® has special specifications for naval applications: specific surface treatment, improved water tightness and water flow, specific environmental qualification based on maritime standards and 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 deFNder® Remote Weapon Stations. This brings the total number of units ordered across the deFNder® range to over 1,300 for both land and sea based applications. The Sea deFNder® 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 deFNder®. This includes associated weapon(s), ammunition, technical documentation, technical support, operator’s and maintenance training, and installation of the RWS onto the vessel.
     
Video interview on FN Herstal's Sea deFNder® Remote Weapon Station (RWS) at Euronaval 2014