Elbit Systems To Supply Remote Controlled Weapon Stations To Brazilian Army

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Elbit Systems To Supply Remote Controlled Weapon Stations To Brazilian Army
Elbit Systems Remote Controlled Weapon Stations ("RCWS")

Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary, Ares Aeroespacial e Defesa S.A. (Ares) has won a framework contract of approximately $100 million, to supply 12.7/7.62 mm Remote Controlled Weapon Stations ("RCWS") to the Brazilian Army.

The contract includes associated equipment and services. The RCWS, named REMAX, will be supplied over a five-year period. An initial production order, valued at approximately $7.5 million, has been received, the company announced Sunday.

Specifically designed by Ares to meet Brazilian Army requirements as part of the VBTP program, Ares' REMAX systems have been tested and fielded in Brazilian Army Guarani 6X6 vehicles.

REMAX is a stabilized weapon station for 12.7/7.62 mm machine guns and will be used in armored vehicles and logistics vehicles utilized in combat for troop transport, border patrol  and peace keeping missions.

 

 

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