Aimpoint has awarded a new contract for U.S. Marine Corps fire control systems

Manassas, Virginia – Aimpoint, the founder and world leader in reflex sensing technology, has been awarded a new contract to supply AIMPOINT® FCS 14 fire control systems to the U.S. Marine Corps. The system will be deployed as the primary fire control on the M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons System (MAAWS), lightweight 84mm Carl-Gustaf, produced by SAAB Dynamics.

The Aimpoint FCS 14 is Aimpoint’s next generation fire control systems (FCS) for use on multiple weapon platforms and provides greater accuracy, resulting in impact on the target.

The FCS 14 is a direct sight, Dynamic Universal Reflex Sight, which uses an integrated laser rangefinder and ballistic computer to provide the shooter with an aiming point corrected for range, ammunition type, terrain angle and environmental conditions. In addition to the 84mm Carl-Gustaf, the system can also be used on other weapons including the AT4, 40mm high-velocity grenade launchers (Mk19, Mk47 and GMG), .50 caliber heavy machine guns (M2) and the M134D Minigun. . The FCS 14 offers an extremely high first-round hit probability on both stationary and moving targets, day and night. Together with the ballistically compensated 2 MOA green dot, the FCS 14 offers an updated user interface for quick and easy use in a combat environment.

The FCS 14 can be used in bright daylight/dawn/dusk, or in combination with a helmet-mounted AN/PVS-14, AN/PVS-31 or similar for night or dawn/dusk. In addition, there is also a DSA module (Dual Sensor Afocal), a removable thermal and day camera unit. The DSA is powered and controlled by the FCS.

“We are proud that the AIMPOINT fire control system remains the selected option for the MAAWS weapons platform.” said Thane Smith, president of Aimpoint Inc. The FCS 14 with integrated thermal and diurnal sensors improves the ability to detect, identify and destroy threats on the battlefield. Compatible with a litany of crew-served weapons, the FCS 14 provides commanders with flexibility and lethality while reducing training requirements over older sighting systems. Aimpoint is committed to producing the highest quality, most reliable weapon optics to increase the lethality and survivability of our service members.

Aimpoint is the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sensing technology. For more
information about the AIMPOINT FCS 14 or other products, go to: aimpoint.us/fcs-series.