ISTEC Delivers 65 Weapon Mounts for British Army's MLRS A2.

ISTEC Services Limited, a British company specializing in complex weapon integration solutions, has successfully delivered 65 weapon mounts for the British Army’s new MLRS A2 vehicles. This contract, placed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), reflects ISTEC’s long-standing expertise in supporting military platforms across land, sea, and air operations.
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The MMG mounts are a critical enhancement, improving the defensive capabilities and battlefield resilience of these vehicles, allowing crews to better protect themselves in hostile environments. (Picture source: ISTEC)

With over 35 years of experience, ISTEC has been a key provider of weapon integration solutions for various crew-served weapons, including the General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), Heavy Machine Gun (HMG), and Medium Machine Gun (MMG). Their pedigree includes the supply of Universal Gun Mounts (UGMs) for major military vehicles such as the WMIK, Mastiff, Viking, and Jackal, which were widely used in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Following successful trials in 2023, ISTEC won a competitive tender in late 2023 to supply 65 sets of its double swing arm MMG mounts for the new MLRS A2 vehicles, procured by the UK Ministry of Defence. The MMG mounts are a critical enhancement, improving the defensive capabilities and battlefield resilience of these vehicles, allowing crews to better protect themselves in hostile environments. Notably, because the contract was managed by NSPA, these weapon mounts are available for other NATO member countries to procure as well.

ISTEC’s weapons integration solutions are designed with a focus on ease of use, robustness, and operational efficiency. The mounts provide optimal arcs of fire and range, adapted to the specific configurations of the vehicles on which they are installed. The company’s comprehensive support also ensures that maintenance requirements are minimized, with standardized parts reducing logistical strain. Additionally, ISTEC remains engaged throughout the lifecycle of the equipment, providing dynamic customer support.

Adrian Webster, ISTEC’s Operations Manager, expressed satisfaction with the project’s successful delivery, noting the company's extensive experience in this domain. He also hinted at future announcements regarding ISTEC’s continued support for the MLRS program, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the UK’s defense capabilities.