Designed to carry up to seven TALONS, the self-contained
remote rocket weapon system incorporates an electro-optical sensor
and laser designator, all weighing approximately 500 pounds. It requires
only a target queue to engage on-mount target tracking and can be
integrated on ships ranging in size from riverine to major surface
combatants.
"L-3 and Raytheon developed a versatile, lightweight
and economical solution to provide protection against asymmetrical
threats," said Dave Wessing, vice president and general manager
of L-3 Integrated Optical Systems' Pittsburgh facility.
About TALON
» TALON is a cooperative development program
between Raytheon and the United Arab Emirates
» Digital semiactive laser technology provides precision accuracy
at low cost for 2.75-inch/70mm rockets
» TALON's versatility allows for sea, air and ground launch
applications
About Advanced Remote Weapon Station
» Lightweight, small footprint, low-cost mount
requiring no deck penetration
» Easily configurable for medium caliber weapons or 2.75-inch
rockets
» Multiple sensor options for detection, tracking and targeting
About LAU-68 launcher
» Seven round, battle-tested 2.75-inch guided
and unguided rocket launcher
» Integrated and field tested with TALON missiles
» Reloadable at sea
