DSA 2024: ADS Exhibits Advanced Weapon Station AWS Mounted on Toyota Hilux in Malaysia.

During the DSA 2024 exhibition held in Malaysia, a flagship event for the defense and security industry in Asia, ADS presented the Advanced Weapon Station (AWS). This cutting-edge turret is a remotely controlled armament station, designed and produced locally in Malaysia, which can be adapted to the specific needs of users. The product unveiled on this occasion is mounted on the back of a Toyota Hilux, demonstrating its ability to be easily integrated into light vehicles, thanks to its lightweight and rigid construction.
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The AWS can be installed on a variety of vehicles, here it is a Toyota Hilux. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

DSA (Defence Services Asia) 2024 is an international platform where leaders in the military industry showcase their latest innovations and technologies. This biennial event attracts official delegations, military decision-makers, and defense sector companies from around the world, providing a prime exchange venue for technological advancements in the areas of defense and security.

The AWS is specifically designed to meet the challenging conditions of Malaysia. It includes a high-resolution 10-inch display and a joystick that allows the gunner to maintain a visual perspective on the target, with capabilities for both day and night combat, thanks to features that provide fusion and thermal vision. The turret also meets various strict military standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) and human engineering (MIL-STD-1472F), ensuring compliance with stringent environmental and electronic requirements.

This modular turret can be installed on a variety of vehicles, whether lightly armored or heavily armed, thanks to its rigid and lightweight construction that facilitates integration. Its robust design makes it particularly suited to the tough environments of Malaysia, where durability is essential for reliability in rugged terrain.

The AWS is equipped with target tracking technologies, incorporating a high-resolution 10-inch display and a joystick that enable the gunner to maintain a continuous and clear view of the target. It also boasts day and night combat capabilities, with observation features that include options for day, fusion, and thermal vision, allowing for operability in various lighting conditions.

In terms of physical specifications, the AWS can accommodate weaponry such as heavy machine guns of 12.7 mm caliber and general-purpose machine guns of 7.62 mm, with heights not exceeding 550 mm above the vehicle's roof. Weights range between 310 kg and 335 kg, making it a relatively light solution given its durability and capacity. It can load up to 250 or 600 rounds, depending on the armament used, and presents a significant range of motion in elevation and depression for maximum flexibility in combat.

With its extended detection and recognition capabilities, this armament station can be an asset for certain clients desiring a weapon system capable of operating in challenging environments such as those found in Malaysia.