Remote Weapon System

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Protector M151 with an M2 heavy machine gun on a M1126 Stryker
Protector M151 with an M2 heavy machine gun on a M1126 Stryker

A remote weapon system or station, (RWS) is a remotely controlled weapon station for light and medium caliber weapons which can be installed on any type of vehicle or other platforms (land and sea-based). Such equipment is used on modern military vehicles, as it allows a gunner to remain in the relative protection of the vehicle. It may also be retrofitted onto existing vehicles, for example, the CROWS system is being fitted to American Humvees and the Thales SWARM for Bushmaster IMVs of the Royal Netherlands Army.

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Operator screen of RWS installed on US Army Stryker
Operator screen of RWS installed on US Army Stryker

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