Elmet International Presents UT30MK2 Turret and Multiple 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 armament system for armored personnel carriers (APC) and infantry fighting vehicles. This advanced unmanned turret offers high-performance firepower to engage both stationary and moving targets, boasting the highest first-round and burst-hit probability on the market. The company also showcased a Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) and a dual C-UAS Remote-Controlled Weapon Station.
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The configurable nature of the UT30MK2 makes it suitable for various platforms, offering versatility and adaptability to meet different operational requirements (Picture source: ArmyRecognition)

The UT30MK2 is designed for optimal integration on various platforms and allows the addition of various subsystems, enhancing protection and lethality. As a fully overhead turret with no deck penetration, it preserves the vehicle’s armor protection and maintains existing internal space, ensuring crew safety. Its design includes a very low profile, incorporating a wide range of in-house developed subsystems, such as fire control, electrical drive stabilization, gunner and commander sights, battle management, and protection systems. These features provide reliable and high-performance firepower on the battlefield. The UT30MK2 turret from Elbit Systems is a lightweight 30mm unmanned turret that integrates combat systems, fire control systems, sensors, and display systems for enhanced combat effectiveness and target identification capabilities.

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

The RCWS is a highly accurate, multi-purpose weapon system designed for small and mid-caliber weapons, adaptable for dynamic or static operations on ground stationary, ground mobile, or naval platforms. It can be mounted on a wide range of wheeled or tracked vehicles globally and is compatible with weapon types including 7.62mm or 12.7mm caliber guns and 30mm or 40mm automatic grenade launchers. 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 standard compatibility, and minimal risk to the operator. Features include bi-axial weapon and sight stabilization, automatic target tracking, remote control, backup manual control, and day/night operation. Lightweight and low-profile, the RCWS can be mounted without roof penetration, offering high hit probability and superior performance across diverse battlefield scenarios.

The Remote Controlled Weapon Station RCWS (left)and the Dual C-UAS Remote Controlled Weapon Station ( right) presented by Elmet International at BSDA 2024 (Picture source: ArmyRecognition)

In March 2023, Elbit Systems announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Elmet International SRL, was awarded an additional $120 million contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the supply of remote-controlled turrets, remote-controlled machine guns (RCWS), and mortar systems for the Romanian Armed Forces' armored personnel carriers. The work will be carried out in Romania over a three-year period. Under this contract, Elbit Systems will supply UT30 MK2 turrets, RCWS, and SPEAR mortar systems, all fully integrated aboard the GDELS "Piranha V" APCs.

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

Through these three companies in Romania, Elbit Systems is one of the most significant 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 production and integration center for turrets and remote-controlled weapons for locally produced Piranha 5 military vehicles.