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Army

BAE Systems Launches Newly Designed Tactical Remote Turret

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

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BAE Systems yesterday said it is launching its newly designed tactical remote turret, the TRT-R30MK, at the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense exhibition Sept. 19-21. The turret will be displayed for the first time on the company’s RG41 vehicle. “The TRT family of turrets provides soldiers with a spectrum of self-protection and ground fire support capability, combined with the safety of an armored protected vehicle,” said Johan Steyn, managing director, Land Systems South Africa. The TRT-R30MK is a remotely-operated weapon…

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