Remote controlled weapon station

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A Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), or Remotely Operated Weapon System (ROWS), also known as a Remote Weapon System (RWS), is a remotely operated weaponized system often equipped with fire-control system for light and medium-caliber weapons which can be installed on a ground combat vehicle or sea- and air-based combat platforms.^[1]

Such equipment is used on modern military vehicles, as it allows a gunner to remain in the relative protection of the vehicle. It may be retrofitted onto existing vehicles, for example, the CROWS system is being fitted to American Humvees.