Article Posted on : - Dec 17, 2013

Protector Weapon Control System. Photo: Kongsberg

KONGSBERG (BNS): Kongsberg has received an order valued at NOK 196 million from the Swiss Army for the delivery of Protector Weapon Control System including logistics for the Swiss vehicle programme GMTF RP13.

This contract is the fourth major Protector RWS contract between the Swiss Army and Kongsberg since 2006.

Deliveries will commence February 2015, and the systems will be produced in Kongsberg, Norway.

Protector Remote Weapon Station is designed for small and medium calibre weapons and can be installed on any type of platform; it is a fully stabilized, combat proven system qualified for global operations.

The Protector Weapon Control System protects military troops by allowing the vehicle's weapons to be operated from a protected position inside the vehicle.