08 July 2021

Leonardo to offer Lionfish 12.7 Inner Reloading RWS

by Christopher F Foss

Using internal research and development funding, Leonardo's Electronics Division has developed and begun producing its Lionfish 12.7 Inner Reloading remote weapon station (RWS), with the first contract booked for an undisclosed naval application with an overseas customer.

The Lionfish 12.7 Inner Reloading is armed with a stabilised 12.7 mm machine gun (MG) provided with 100 rounds of 12.7 × 99 mm ready use ammunition fed from a protected box on the left. Leonardo said this RWSs can be reloaded from under armour.

Using internal research and development funding, Leonardo's Electronics Division has developed and b...

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