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News - defnder herstal

  • Land Warfare

    FN Herstal announces two new weapon mounts

    15th February 2021

    FN M3M and FN Light MWM are designed to mount a range of FN Herstal machine guns.

  • Land Warfare

    France enhances sidearm stocks

    22nd January 2021

    The French Army has received 520 Glock-17s to the 126th Infantry Regiment (126E RI), as part of a broader effort to improve its small arms inventory.

  • Naval Warfare

    FN Herstal to arm new Belgian and Dutch MCM vessels

    10th November 2020

    ​Twelve new ships to be equipped with Sea deFNder RWS

  • Military Logistics

    FN Herstal develops test unit for airborne weapon pods

    5th October 2020

    FN Herstal has launched a new test unit for aircraft weapon pods. Designed to offer an optimised level of integration, operational capability and maintenance on rotary- …

  • Land Warfare

    Belgians choose mature solution for Lynx replacements

    23rd September 2020

    The Belgian Armed Forces have taken a major step towards enhancing the mobility of its ground forces, after the MoD ordered 322 Joint Light Tactical …

  • Land Warfare

    MBDA to lead industry team on LynkEUs

    1st July 2020

    MBDA is spearheading the development of a European BLoS network-enabled battlefield engagement capability, the manufacturer announced on 1 July. MBDA joins 13 partners and subcontractors …

  • Land Warfare

    Portuguese peacekeepers receive new small arms

    24th April 2020

    The Portuguese Army has provided new weapons to its 7th National Force detached in the Central African Republic (CAR), as part of broader efforts to …

  • Land Warfare

    Sweden gears up for sniper rifle competition

    1st April 2020

    Swedish defence procurement agency FMV expects to start its Sniper Weapon System (SWS) programme later this year. An FMV official told Shephard that preparations are …

  • Special Operations

    German SF set for new rifle but Bundeswehr must wait

    9th March 2020

    Deliveries of the new HK416 rifle (pictured) to German SF are expected to start this month as the Bundeswehr ponders the replacement of its main …

  • Land Warfare

    The JGSDF selects a new rifle and pistol

    12th December 2019

    The Japanese MoD announced the selection results from separate competitions for a new rifle and pistol for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) on 6 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    More MD 530F helicopters ordered for Afghan Air Force

    28th November 2019

    MD Helicopters has received a new order for up to 12 armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for the Afghan Air Force (AAF), the company …

  • Defence Helicopter

    MD Helicopters to support Kenyan MD 530Fs

    16th September 2019

    MD Helicopters has received a contract to provide training and support for the Kenya Defence Force MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters.The support includes Contractor Logistics …

  • Land Warfare

    DSEI 2019: FN Herstal unveils new ammo cartridges

    6th September 2019

    FN Herstal will showcase four new small calibre ammunitions at DSEI 2019 with the aim of meeting both new threats faced by militaries and recent …

  • Land Warfare

    MSPO 2019: FN Herstal to showcase SCAR SC

    1st September 2019

    Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal will display its FN SCAR-SC subcompact carbine weapon with two available calibers - 5.56x45mm/.223 Rem, 7.62x35mm/.300 BLK - at MSPO.  The small arms weapon …

  • Military Logistics

    Patria acquires Belgium Engine Center

    10th June 2019

    Patria has acquired 100% of the shares of the Belgium Engine Center SPRL (BEC) from AIM Norway, the company announced on 6 June. BEC, with …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

    CLRV

    Programme Background Requirement The Luxembourg MoD wants to replace the Luxembourg Army's fleet of 42 AM General M1151 HMMWV Up-Armoured (UA) and 48 KMW Dingo ...

  • Military helicopters - scout/light attack

    MD 530F -Kenya

    Crew transition training took place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with field service support, armament, and gunnery training scheduled to occur at ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    L-39NG Senegal

    The aircraft will feature five hard-points, two external fuel tanks with 350 lt capacity, Mk 81 and Mk 82 bombs, guided and unguided rockets, single ...

  • Military helicopters - scout/light attack

    MD 530G Lebanon

    The Armed MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopter features next-generation all-glass cockpit that includes: two Genesys Aerosystems IDU-680 6” x 9” LCD primary displays, Tek Fusion ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Indonesian Navy PC-60M

    Programme Background Local Indonesian shipyard PT Caputra Mitra Sejati has designed and developed a class of fast patrol boats that have been ordered by the ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Varan

    Streit unveiled the Varan 6x6 amphibious armoured vehicle at the IDEX defence exhibition in February 2013. The vehicle can be fitted with additional ballistic protection ...

  • Medium/general-purpose machine guns

    FN MAG

    FN Herstal is the original designer and manufacturer of the 7.62mm FN MAG (General Support Machine Gun). More than 230,000 have been produced since 1958, ...

  • Military UGVs

    Natrix

    The Natrix is a multipurpose UGV developed by Brasa Defence Systems. Conceived to carry equipment and conduct CASEVAC in a wide range of environments, the system ...

  • Land: RWS

    deFNder Medium

    The deFNder Medium is a low-profile RWS designed for installation on static platforms or light, medium and heavy armoured vehicles and UGVs. Capable of integrating ...

  • Land: RWS

    deFNder Light

    The deFNder Light is an RWS intended for installation on light payload vehicles, static platforms or UGVs. Capable of integrating all FN machine guns up ...

  • Heavy machine guns

    FN M2HB-QCB

    FN Herstal is the original designer and manufacturer of the Quick Change Barrel (QCB) version of the Browning M2HB 50cal HMG. FN Herstal has produced ...

  • Submachine guns

    FN SCAR-SC

    FN Herstal unveiled the 5.56mm FN SCAR-SC (Subcompact Carbine), the newest member of the SCAR (SOF Combat Assault Rifle) family originally developed for the US ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    FN SCAR-L

    The 5.56mm FN SCAR-Light (L) was developed in parallel with the 7.62mm FN SCAR-H to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a ...

  • Tanks

    Leclerc XLR

    Leclerc XLR is the latest iteration of the Leclerc MBT introduced into service with the French Army. Manufactured by Nexter Systems, Leclerc XLR is an in-service upgrade to the ...

  • Pistols

    FN 509

    FN Herstal launched its FN 509 pistol in 2018. The pistol was designed for commercial, law enforcement and military use. The semi-automatic FN 509 has ...

  • Air: Integrated cockpit systems

    FN D-PC

    FN D-PC is a Digital Pod Controller capable of controlling two mission stores, either FN Herstal digital pods or up to 19 tubes rocket launchers ...

  • Helicopter guns

    FN RMP

    FN Herstal has designed and manufactured the FN RMP (Rocket Machine Gun Pod), a self-contained, all-in-one weapon system. The system includes a 50cal FN M3P ...

  • Land: fire control systems

    FN FCU Mk3

    In February 2017, FN Herstal introduced the FN FCU Mk3 fire control unit for 40mm grenade launchers as a successor to the previous FN FCU-850N ...

  • Land: manned turrets

    TORC30

    The TORC30 is a stabilised unmanned turret armed with a Rheinmetall MK30-2/ABM 30mm cannon being developed by Ares, an Elbit subsidiary, and the Brazilian Army’s ...

  • Helicopter guns

    FN MAG 58M on Pintle

    The FN MAG 58M machine gun is a single-barrel, fully automatic 7.62x51mm NATO machine gun designed to be pintle-mounted on FN Herstal’s mounts in rotary-wing ...