IDEX 2021: John Cockerill Defense unveils its new Cockerill CLWS remotely operated turret.

As part of John Cockerill Defense's commitment to provide innovative solutions to meet the changing operational requirements of the world's armed forces, Belgian company John Cockerill Defense is presenting at IDEX 2021, land defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and for the first time in the Middle East, its new concept of a compact, lightweight, powerful and protected multi-role turret, the Cockerill® CLWS.

John Cockerill unveils its new Cockerill CLWS remotely operated turret at IDEX 2021, Land Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, UAE.  (Picture source Army Recognition)

John Cockerill Defense is expanding its product range by offering its new modular stabilised turret (Remote Weapon System) to equip light armoured vehicles (4x4, 6x6,...) while integrating significant fire power through a range of calibers such as 25mm, 30x113mm, 12.7mm, coax 7.62mm, rockets and anti-tank guided missiles. The 140 rounds of ready-to-fire ammunition (25mm) and 200 for the coaxial machine gun make it an ideal system for missions requiring high mobility.

Its low mass (±600kg) and compact design (height < 600mm with gun-linked optics) make it possible to benefit from a low silhouette and limited mass for all types of light armoured vehicles.

Modularity, the strong point of John Cockerill Defense products, enables the Cockerill® CLWS to be configured in different variants according to the missions and to integrate various equipment to increase knowledge of the environment and active defence through gun-linked or panoramic optics (360°), LWS, SGL, APS,... Armouring of the main functions is also proposed.

In addition, an innovative under-armour reloading from below the system and through the armoured vehicle makes it a system combining firepower, protection, lightness and modularity. A practical choice for mobility!

Thierry Renaudin, CEO of John Cockerill Defense: "With the Cockerill® CLWS, John Cockerill Defense once again innovates by offering a compact and lightweight modular turret that is fully remotely operated. We are confirming our leading position in the turret sector by offering a state-of-the-art weapon system that combines versatility and robustness."