Aimpoint’s fire control system for US forces
Aimpoint has received a $24 million contract to supply the FCS13-RE fire control system to the US armed forces, the company announced on 11 March.
The system will be deployed as the primary fire control system on the new lightweight, 84mm Carl-Gustaf multi-role anti-armour anti-tank weapon system, designated M3E1 in the US.
The FCS13-RE is a direct view, dynamic universal reflex sight, which utilises an integrated laser range finder and ballistic computer to provide the user an aiming point corrected for range, type of munition, terrain angle and environmental conditions.
The system provides a very high probability of first-shot hit on both stationary and moving targets at extended ranges and uses an intuitive user control interface. The system can be enhanced with modular magnification and thermal imaging components and is compatible with all generations of military night vision equipment.
The system can also be utilised on other crew served weapons including 40mm high velocity grenade launchers and 12.7mm (.50 calibre) heavy machine guns.
Deliveries of the Aimpoint FCS13-RE are scheduled for 2019. The system will be fielded by the US Army, US Marine Corps and US Special Operations Command.
More from Land Warfare
-
![IVAS programme has made major progress, says US Army Chief of Staff]()
IVAS programme has made major progress, says US Army Chief of Staff
The US Army and Microsoft are currently working on the third version of the product, the 1.2 variant.
-
![Turkish Armed Forces to begin testing latest Altay tank ahead of 2025 mass production]()
Turkish Armed Forces to begin testing latest Altay tank ahead of 2025 mass production
Manufacturer BMC says the Altay's design has evolved considerably since the programme began and expects to begin mass production by 2025.
-
![Sweden orders tactical comms shelters from Conlog]()
Sweden orders tactical comms shelters from Conlog
Sweden has ordered tactical communications shelters with deployable masts for its armed forces from Conlog under a €20 million contract.
-
![France's Technamm to unveil new special forces vehicles]()
France's Technamm to unveil new special forces vehicles
Inspired by lessons learned in Ukraine, the 4x4 Technamm Fennec 2 is looking for its first customers, while the Masstech Commando has already been ordered by France and Jordan
-
![WFEL awards more subcontract work on UK Boxer armoured vehicle programme]()
WFEL awards more subcontract work on UK Boxer armoured vehicle programme
WFEL has awarded a contract for streamlined inventory management and component supply on the British Army's Boxer 8x8 Mechanised Infantry Vehicle programme as the UK supply chain is built up.
