General Dynamics [GD] Land Systems said it has been awarded $92 million to supply high-performance Stabilized Commander’s Weapon Stations (SCWS) to the U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command of Warren, Mich.
The weapon station provides Army and Marine vehicle commanders the ability to acquire and engage targets from inside the protection of an armored vehicle. It is designed to mount on a variety of military platforms and works with a high-performance .50-cal. machine gun. The weapon station has targeting characteristics equal to those of the current M1A1 fire-control system and includes a laser range finder and thermal site.
The work will be done by existing General Dynamics Land Systems personnel in Lima, Ohio, Anniston, Ala., and Sterling Heights, Mich. It is expected to be completed by February of 2013.