SWARM
The SWARM Remote Weapon System is a fully armored remote weapon system designed and built by the Thales Group in Glasgow, Scotland. The SWARM system consists of two main assemblies: the Gun Processing and Interface Unit, which is operated inside the vehicle, and the external Weapon and Sensor Platform. It can fire a variety of weapons, and utilize multiple sensors. On the US Marine Corps' Gladiator tactical unmanned ground vehicle, it is equipped with a 7.62 mm M240 and day/night sensors.
Currently used in conjunction with:
- US Marine Corps Gladiator tactical [unmanned ground vehicle]
- British Army Trojan Armoured [Vehicle Royal Engineers|Trojan AVRE]
- FNSS Pars Armored Vehicle
Specifications
- System Accuracy: Less than 1.5 milliradians
- Minimum Tracking Speed: 0.01 degrees per second.