Demonstration of EOS Defense Systems’ AMPV with R600MC Remote Weapon Station

EOS Defense Systems USA has released footage of its EOS R600MC Remote Weapon Systems featuring the Northrop Grumman M230LF and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles mounted on an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). The AMPV is a U.S. Army program to replace the M113 armored personnel carriers and family of vehicles. The R600 Missile Carrier (R600MC) is the only Remote Weapon Station (RWS) that provides both medium caliber firepower and the added lethality of multipurpose anti-tank or anti-air missiles, all within a system that weighs less than 1,600 lbs.

The R600 Missile Carrier (R600MC) Remote Weapon Station (RWS). (Photo by EOS Defense Systems USA)

The R600MC provides maneuver units the capability to effectively address any threat on the modern battlefield. Commanders can configure the additional missile pods to mitigate the most dangerous targets, while the standard medium-caliber armament and sub-caliber coax provides self-defense firepower. Additionally, the available 30mm rounds can also address special missions such as C-sUAS and targets in defilade. Configurable with a variety of third effects including Javelin, Stinger, Coyote, or APKWS, the R600MC can adapt to different engagement scenarios.

The integrated sensor unit, with D/R/I of 12+/5+/4+ km, provides both day/night and cooled-thermal optics which allows Javelin operators to detect, identify, and engage targets at ranges exceeding 4,000m. Due to the R600MC’s low weight and high lethality, this RWS can be mounted on medium wheeled or high-mobility units’ overall firepower and contribute to mission success.

EOS Defense Systems USA specializes in technology for weapon systems optimization and integration, ISR, and C4 systems. Its parent company, Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd, is a leading international technology company in the global aerospace and defense markets. EOS is the only company in the world to offer an RWS able to mount all weapons ranging from 5.56 cal to 30x173mm cannon and shoot them precisely on the move or in the worst range conditions. The company has built a strong reputation as a provider of weapon systems technology for over 25 years to a variety of customers. Currently, EOS has more than 2,100 RWS in service with customers worldwide and is under contract to deliver more than 1,100 additional stations over the next five years.