Elmet International presents the UT30MK2 turret and several remote-controlled weapon stations at BSDA 2024

At the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exhibition, Elmet International, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, presented the UT30MK2, the latest weapons system for armored personnel carriers (APCs) and infantry fighting vehicles. This advanced unmanned turret delivers high-performance firepower to engage stationary and moving targets, delivering the highest first-hit and burst-strike probability on the market. The company also demonstrated a Remotely Operated Weapons Station (RCWS) and a dual C-UAS Remotely Operated Weapons Station.
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The configurable nature of the UT30MK2 makes it suitable for various platforms, providing versatility and adaptability to meet different operational requirements (Photo source: ArmyRecognition)

The UT30MK2 is designed for optimal integration across various platforms and allows the addition of various subsystems, improving protection and lethality. As a fully aerial turret with no deck penetration, it preserves the protection of the vehicle's armor and maintains the existing internal space, ensuring crew safety. Its design includes a very low profile, integrating a wide range of internally developed subsystems, such as fire control, electrical stabilization, gunner and commander sights, combat management and protection systems. These features provide reliable and efficient firepower on the battlefield. Elbit Systems' UT30MK2 turret is a lightweight 30mm unmanned turret that integrates combat systems, fire control systems, sensors and displays for combat effectiveness and target identification capabilities. improved targets.

The configurable nature of the UT30MK2 makes it suitable for various platforms, providing versatility and adaptability to meet different operational requirements. This turret is designed to maximize efficiency while ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of the vehicle crew. Its sophisticated design and integration capabilities reflect Elbit Systems' commitment to advancing combat technology.

The RCWS is a high-precision, multi-purpose weapon system designed for small and medium caliber weapons, adaptable for dynamic or static operations on fixed, mobile or naval land platforms. It can be mounted on a wide range of wheeled or tracked vehicles worldwide and is compatible with weapon types including 7.62mm or 12.7mm caliber cannons and automatic grenade launchers of 30mm or 40mm. The dual-weapon RCWS configuration allows for various combinations, such as a 12.7mm machine gun with a 7.62mm machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. Key benefits include high precision firepower, integrated electro-optics, MIL compatibility and minimal risk to the operator. Features include bi-axial weapon and sight stabilization, automatic target tracking, remote control, emergency manual override, and day/night operation. Lightweight and low profile, the RCWS can be mounted without roof penetration, providing high hit probability and superior performance in various battlefield scenarios.

The RCWS remote-controlled weapon station (left) and the Dual C-UAS remote-controlled weapon station (right) presented by Elmet International at BSDA 2024 (Photo source: ArmyRecognition)

In March 2023, Elbit Systems announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Elmet International SRL, had won an additional $120 million contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the supply of Remotely Operated Turrets, Remotely Operated Machine Guns (RCWS) , and mortar systems for armored personnel carriers of the Romanian Armed Forces. The work will be carried out in Romania over a period of three years. Under this contract, Elbit Systems will supply UT30 MK2 turrets, RCWS and SPEAR mortar systems, all fully integrated on board the GDELS “Piranha V” APCs.

Elbit Systems, as the sole shareholder, created four Romanian production units: Simultec (Măgurele), which produces simulators for air, land and naval forces, develops software and integrates hardware; A/E Electronics (Bacău), which produces and tests electronic subassemblies for military and civil purposes; Elmet (Bacău), which produces electromechanical systems and subsystems, including manned and remotely controlled turrets (12.7 mm/25 mm/30 mm); and Elmet Măgurele, a land systems production unit that serves as a production and integration center for turrets and battle stations contracted by Elbit Systems under local programs, as well as a regional hub designed to meet demand such systems in other countries.

Through these three companies in Romania, Elbit Systems is one of the most important players in the Romanian defense industry. At Elmet International, with two factories in Bacău and Bucharest, systems and subsystems for hardware equipment are produced, and at the Măgurele factory there is a center for the production and integration of turrets and remote-controlled weapons for locally produced Piranha 5 military vehicles.