Compact Lightweight Armored Weapon Station

Kollmorgen’s Compact Lightweight Armored Weapon Station (CLAWS®), integrated and tested by the US Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) is a remotely controlled, 2 axis platform for minor caliber weapons.

The system comprises four units; Gun Mount, Electronic Support Unit, Remote Control Unit, and Interconnecting Cables. It is supplied as a complete system minus the weapons and ammunition cans. CLAWS® COAX allows target viewing, slewing and firing of two weapons from within the vehicle or ship with minimum interference to the crew member’s operational space. Back-up operation in the local mode is available and similar to existing weapon operation.

• Remote firing of weapons from inside the vehicle

• Accommodates standard 7.62 and 40mm stabilized or local weapons

• Operational mode: remote

• Provides improved hit probability

• Installation effort minimal

• No major vehicle modifications required

• Minimum impact to crew space

• Compact-Lightweight: <150 lbs/68 kg

• Sensors: Day imaging CCD television cameras and thermal weapon sight

• HMMWV Vehicles

• Light Armored Vehicles (4, 6 & 8 wheeled)

• M113 Armored Personnel Carriers

• Main Battle Tanks

• Patrol Boats and Fast Attack Craft

• Riverine Craft

• Remotely Controlled Perimeter Defense

• Mount for Sensors