RapidFire, weapon systems

The efficient response to the armed forces very short-range defence requirements

Weapon systems
Defence
Naval

RapidFire Land or Naval is a cutting-edge defence 40 mm gun system offering precision, versatility and autonomous operation - including advanced C-UAS capabilities to ensure both superior protection and operational efficiency.

40 mm

Gun system
Up to 4km

Air and surface targeting
Automatic firing policy

Automatic firing proposition upon threat detection
5

Selectable types of ammunition

Forces face different air and surface threats. With air-to-surface target up to 4km, RapidFire is a weapon system that offers high precision thanks to its optronic fire control system integrated on a lightweight and non-intrusive turret. Its advanced algorithms, powerful gun and automatic ammunition management system allows the best reactivity and efficiency whatever the situation.

RapidFire disposes a 40 mm gun developed by CTAS, the international subsidiary of KNDS Systems and BAE Systems. Equipped with 5 selectable types of ammunition, integrated Fire Control system, including the operator console, RapidFire offers anti-surface and anti-air (including C-UAS) capabilities in Naval and Land environment.

With its combination of fast-into-action time and firing accuracy, these platforms are equipped with an effective close-in weapon system capability. RapidFire is the new standard gun system for 2nd rank French Navy ships : replenishment vessels (BRF), ocean patrol vessels (PO) and future mine warfare vessels, as well as secondary artillery for 1st rank ships.

Being compatible to both ground-to-air and ground-to-ground, with very short encamp and decamp time, RapidFire Land is a real asset for ultra-mobile missions. It is highly automated, requiring human intervention only for weapon engagement and firing order, thus needing only 2 operators to operate the system, including the unmanned turret. 