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Small Arms Factory (SAF), Kanpur has succeeded in making this Remote-Control Weapons System (RCWS).
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- After successful trials, it will be handed over to the Indian Army, with its prototype specially designed in line with the MMG and LMG models developed at SAF.
- With the RCWS’s support, soldiers can aim with precision by identifying the target through the camera and thermal imager sensor, and securely lock onto the target using auto-tracking.
- Its prototype has been developed based on the MMG (Medium Machine Gun) and LMG (Light Machine Gun) designs used in the SAF.
- Key Features:
- The MMG and LMG are mounted on the motorized turret of the RCWS, which offers 360-degree rotation and adjustable elevation.
- This system is specifically designed to accommodate the 11 kg Mag MMG and 9.7 kg LMG used by SAF.
- The weapon is linked to either an electronic or mechanical interface for remote triggering and cartridge belt feeding.
- When the fire command is given via the control unit’s button, the mechanical trigger is activated.
- The LMG can be remotely rotated.
- The MMG produced by SAF can fire 1,000 rounds per minute, with an effective range of up to 1.8 km.
- Its power will be further enhanced through remote control, enabling it to take out light armoured vehicles. In dynamic combat scenarios, the auto-tracking system will lock onto the target, providing precise aiming capabilities.
- The LMG (7.62 mm belt-fed gun) becomes more lethal when operated remotely.
- The remote system is fully compatible with the LMG, which can fire 600 rounds per minute and accurately target enemies up to 800 meters
- The cartridge belts for both guns can be automatically reloaded through the remote system.
- It is developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission, this system showcases India’s growing self-reliance in advanced defense technology.
