The SRWS (Stabilized Remotely Operated Weapon System) is a two-axis stabilized (azimuth and elevation) gunner-operated weapon system, permitting the gunner to effectively engage targets from a moving vehicle. It mounts to a number of vehicles such as the M1114 up-armored HMMWV (Armored Scouts/Military Police), M1116 Up-armored HMMWV (U.S. Air Force) and M1117 Armored Security Vehicle (Military Police).

The SRWS provides the capability to remotely aim and fire a variety of crew-served weapons such as the M2 HB .50-cal Machine Gun, Mk19 40-mm Automatic Grenade Machine Gun, the M-134D 7.62 NATO Gatling Machine Gun,  M240B 7.62-mm Machine Gun and M249 5.56-mm Squad Automatic Weapon. The mount is capable of continuous 360° azimuth rotation and -20° to +60° elevation movement.Its sensor units includes a daylight video camera, a thermal imager for night operations, an eyesafe laser rangefinder and is furnished with a fully integrated fire control system that provides ballistic correction.

The SRWS gunner interface control group mounts inside the vehicle which allows operation from within the vehicle's ballistic protection. Its main components include a display unit, switch panel unit (SPU), and hand controller (joystick). The control group provides full remote control of the weapon system via on-screen menus presented on the display, and by the switches on the SPU and joystick.

The U.S. Army selected the SRWS for its common remotely operated weapon station (CROWS) program. CROWS has undergone rigorous testing by the Army, and is currently deployed on the battlefields of Iraq, drawing rave reviews from soldiers in the field.

The SRWS will initially be available on NetStar Technologies' HMMWV LAPS and LARS vehicles. To learn more about the SRWS from NetStar Technologies, please contact NetStar Technologies Sales at (361) 578-6387.