Here are some of the important bits from todays announcement by...

Here are some of the important bits from todays announcement by EOS, don't be fooled because they also relate very much so to metalstorms Redback and Firestorm weapons systems as well as other things like the ADWS CIWS etc in my opinion.

The US BS'ing when it says it doesn't want MST weapons, you watch how quickly they move if it ever looked like proliferating, it will all happen that fast your head will spin!


On 11 September 2009 the U.S. Army announced that it is seeking vendors for mature, in-production remote weapon systems under its CROWS [Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station] program. The requirement foreshadowed is for up to 19,500 weapon systems over 5 years, with a potential program value of US$3.9 billion.
EOS has undertaken a number of initiatives since 2007 with the aim of being well positioned for any future US Army procurement. Those initiatives relate to price competitiveness, new technology and expanded product range.
The company is more price-competitive than in 2007 due to leaner processes, better supply chain performance and efficient partnering and outsourcing arrangements.
Since 2007 EOS has undertaken technology upgrades to its CROWS systems in areas including******** sniper detection, target auto-tracking, air burst ammunition, user interface, stabilization, situation awareness, built-in-testing and diagnostics, sensor technology and active defence against missiles. Most of these upgrades are in production.********

EOS has also expanded its range of mature, in-production CROWS products. weighs 400lb in basic configuration.

New CROWS variants developed by EOS include larger, more capable CROWS as well as ***smaller, lighter CROWS. These employ key features in common with CROWS 1 and CROWS 2 such as weapons, software, user interfaces

Of particular interest to global customers has been EOS’ development of a weapon system which can mount two weapons at the same time. Although CROWS 1 can mount numerous weapons, the user must choose a specific weapon to mount prior to starting a mission. This can result in the wrong weapon being selected, particularly when adversaries adapt engagement tactics to counter the weapon which they see facing them (this is the crows weapon system mounted on the TERREX vehicle that I posted a link to before)

There is another class of weapon system required in large numbers for light tactical or transport vehicles. EOS has been active with partners in the development of a smaller, single-weapon CROWS that weigh less than half of CROWS 1 or CROWS 2 and is designated R-200. This variant is expected to be qualified and in production before the next phase of Army procurement for CROWS commences.
The EOS R-600 and R-400 systems in production and the R-200 in final development all meet CROWS program requirements, and are compatible with previously-fielded CROWS systems.
EOS expects its product range, price competitiveness, new technology, plant capacity and CROWS compatibility will allow it to be a strong competitor for future U.S. Army requirements.
(These last paragraphs are important as I believe they may relate to the MPM L/NL weapons systems)