U.S. and Romania Collaborate on Advanced Remote Weapon Station Featuring High-Tech Stabilization.

On May 20, 2025, Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Curtiss-Wright Corporation, officially announced its selection by Romania’s Pro Optica S.A. to provide turret drive stabilization system (TDSS) components for the ANUBIS 3.0 Remotely Controlled Weapon Station (RWS). The integration of Curtiss-Wright’s stabilization technology into Romania’s ANUBIS 3.0 RWS boosts the precision and survivability of its combat vehicles, reinforcing NATO’s southeastern defense posture. This step supports the alliance’s shift toward high-readiness deterrence amid growing threats from the Black Sea region.
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Strategically, the deployment of ANUBIS 3.0 equipped with Curtiss-Wright TDSS is far from a simple technological upgrade. It significantly increases the precision strike capability of Romanian land forces, particularly in NATO’s Black Sea and Carpathian sectors, where mobility and immediate response capacity are vital (Picture source: Pro Optica)

The ANUBIS 3.0 Remotely Controlled Weapon Station represents Romania’s flagship next-generation RWS, developed domestically by Pro Optica S.A. to offer modular firepower and multispectral observation capabilities. Designed for deployment on armored platforms, the ANUBIS 3.0 integrates day/night optics, thermal imaging, laser rangefinders, and a range of weapon mounts (typically for 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns, or 40 mm grenade launchers). Its evolution took shape in 2022, and its first production run began in late 2024 under a $5 million contract with Curtiss-Wright. The American firm’s TDSS contribution, produced in its Neuhausen am Rheinfall facility in Switzerland, includes high-precision gyroscopes and motion controllers that ensure the weapon station maintains target lock and stable aim, even while the vehicle is in motion or subjected to environmental disturbances. This integration enhances the RWS’s effectiveness in target acquisition and engagement, especially against moving or low-visibility targets in asymmetric environments.

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division has long-standing experience in the development of high-performance stabilization systems, including for major U.S. and allied programs. Its TDSS technology has been installed on platforms such as the M1 Abrams tank, the Stryker Dragoon IFV, and various air defense and naval systems. These stabilization solutions are prized for their modularity, rapid deployment potential, and reduced integration times thanks to their pre-configured architectures. The firm's work spans not only ground vehicles but also turret systems in airborne and naval platforms, supporting multiple branches of NATO militaries. Compared to other stabilization technologies on the market, Curtiss-Wright’s TDSS distinguishes itself through its scalability and its capacity for autonomous upgrades, which will be crucial for future-proofing Romania’s RWS against evolving battlefield requirements.

Strategically, the deployment of ANUBIS 3.0 equipped with Curtiss-Wright TDSS is far from a simple technological upgrade. It significantly increases the precision strike capability of Romanian land forces, particularly in NATO’s Black Sea and Carpathian sectors, where mobility and immediate response capacity are vital. By equipping vehicles with a stabilized RWS capable of engaging UAVs, fast-moving infantry, or light vehicles without dismounting, Romania not only improves its deterrence but also aligns its forces with NATO’s doctrine of distributed lethality and sensor-shooter integration. The timing is equally significant: with growing instability in Moldova and increased Russian military activity near the Danube Delta and the Black Sea, the presence of autonomous, stabilized weapon systems on Romanian platforms directly contributes to alliance-wide defense plans, such as NATO’s Defense and Deterrence Posture and the enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) missions.

At BSDA 2024, Otokar showcased its Cobra II 4×4 armored vehicle equipped with the ANUBIS 3.0 RWS, emphasizing its commitment to the Romanian defense sector. Following a €857 million contract signed in November 2024 for 1,059 Cobra II vehicles, Otokar established a 50/50 joint venture with Romania's Automecanica S.A. This partnership will oversee the local production of the vehicles in Mediaș, including engineering, marketing, and after-sales services. The first 278 units will be delivered from Turkey, with the remaining produced in Romania over five years starting in late 2025 . This initiative not only bolsters Romania's defense capabilities but also strengthens NATO's southeastern flank through enhanced local industrial collaboration.

The collaboration between Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions and Pro Optica S.A. on the ANUBIS 3.0 RWS marks a strategic turning point in Romania’s defense modernization, marrying advanced U.S. stabilization technology with local innovation. Beyond improving target tracking and engagement accuracy, this partnership reinforces Romania’s role as a capable and forward-deployed NATO member in a region marked by growing strategic volatility. The TDSS-equipped ANUBIS 3.0 is more than a weapon station, it is a symbol of doctrinal shift toward smarter, survivable, and interconnected firepower. As the system is integrated into Romania’s ground vehicle fleet, it will offer a concrete enhancement of NATO’s deterrence posture along its eastern flank, embodying the alliance’s collective commitment to precision, mobility, and readiness in the face of future threats.