FN Herstal provides total protection to the weapon operator with its new Light Remotely operated Weapon Station, which can be easily mounted onto low payload vehicles or installed in a static position.

The deFNder® Light can accept three different FN Herstal's infantry light and medium machine guns, which can be used as dismounted weapons as well. The machine guns are the FN MINIM® 5.56, the FN MINIMI® 7.62 or the FN MAG®.

• Mobile applications: Vehicle-Mounted
  
  The deFNder® Light can be easily integrated onto all types of low payload vehicles to fulfill various missions such as:

• Surveillance and observation (reconnaissance)
• Self-defense
• Escort
• Checkpoint

• Static applications: Perimeter Defense
  
  The deFNder® Light can also be installed on observation towers or onto the roof of buildings to guarantee protection of sensitive buildings, sites or areas, e.g. 

• Embassies or government facilities
• Military compounds
• Prisons
• Border control

The deFNder® Light consists of two major subassemblies:

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• Lightweight and Compact
  
  The deFNder® Light fitted with a FN MAG® machine gun fully loaded weighs less than 90 kg and does not exceed 520mm in height in basic configuration.

• Versatile
  
  The weapon can be removed in less than 15 seconds for use as a dismounted weapon.

• High Hit Probability
  
  The deFNder® Light features a soft mount that minimizes shocks and vibrations, hence guaranteeing high hit probability and reduced collateral damage.

• Quick Aiming Speed
  
  Quick aiming speed (adjustable) is guaranteed:

- max. 90°/s for traverse movement
- max. 90°/s for elevation movement

• Optimal Target Acquisition
  
  The standard day sight provides Narrow and Wide Field of Views for standard NATO detection, recognition and identification of targets at long ranges.
  
  Various optional sights are available to enhance further target acquisition under all visibility conditions:

• LLCCD sight
• IR thermal sight

• High Reliability
  
  FN Herstal is the only weapon manufacturer on the market that provides the integration of its long-proven weapons onto a remotely operated weapon station.

• Weapon Management System

• Ammunition counter
• End-of-belt cut-off system
• Adjustable burst length

• Night sight (LLCCD, IR thermal sight)
• LASER Range Finder + ballistic computer
• Ballistic protection STANAG 4569 Level 1
• Higher capacity ammunition box
• Firing residues collector
• Stabilization for firing on the move
• Interface with sensors (e.g. SADLS, LWR)
• Remote operation via cable
• Networkable system linked through vehicle comms
• Target tracking system
• Built-in firing mode
• "Playstation" -type control handle