04 November 2021

MSI-Defence begins deliveries for MK 38 Mod 4 GWS programme

by Richard Scott

MSI-Defence has commenced deliveries of an initial batch of Seahawk DS30M A2 30 mm gun mountings to the US Navy for test and qualification in support of the MK 38 Mod 4 gun weapon system (GWS) programme.

The MK 38 Mod 4 mount is intended to introduce greater accuracy, lethality, and effective range for counter-unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned surface vessel capability by integrating a 30 mm Mk 44 Bushmaster II gun and ammunition with a highly accurate electro-optical fire-control system.

The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) told Janes

Already a Janes subscriber? Read the full article via the Client Login
Interested in subscribing, see What we do