The Individual Weapon Sights (IWS) are an advanced set of clip-on infrared weapon sights, based on Leonardo DRS’ field-proven 17 µm thermal sensor technology.

The Steyr IWS 2000 is an Austrian single-shot bolt-action anti-materiel rifle produced by Steyr Mannlicher. IWS stands for Infantry Weapon System. Unlike other anti-tank rifle designs, it has a smoothbore barrel.

Mar 12, 2023 · This weapon system shall be comprised of four main components: a lightweight .264 inch (6.5 mm) intermediate caliber projectile loaded in a lightweight polymer cartridge case; a lightweight purpose-built caliber .264 USA detachable box-magazine; a purpose-built lightweight modular weapon platform.

PEO IWS 3 Mission • To Deliver Safe, Effective and Affordable Missiles, Launchers and Guns to the United States Navy, our Cooperative Partners, Allies & Friends • To Design, Build, Field and Maintain the Finest Surface Ship Weapons in the World that integrate seamlessly with the Navy’s current and future Combat Systems

Jan 16, 2023 · IWS is available in three field interchangeable configurations: 11.5” Close Quarters Battle (CQB), 14.5” Carbine, and 18.5” Recce (Designated Marksmanship Rifle) with the various versions weighing between 7 and 9 pounds, empty.

Sep 2, 2022 · The Individual Weapon Sight (IWS) is based on Leonardo DRS’ 17 µm thermal sensor technology, with 640 x 480 Uncooled VOx, 17 μm sensors. The IWS clip-on is designed to function as a night vision system when mounted in front of a day vision optic sight.

Dec 21, 2008 · The IWS weapon sight was a 3.75x magnification first generation British weapon sight, based on a triple staged intensifier tube with Automatic brightness control, in fact it is the same tube that was used in the later versions of the US PVS-2 system.

Nov 26, 2024 · The IWS (Individual Weapon System) is an entirely new weapon, distinct from the SCAR family. It uses a long-stroke gas piston operating system, which reduces recoil and places less strain on the internal components.

The Individual Weapon Sights (IWS) are an advanced set of clip-on infrared weapon sights, based on Leonardo DRS’ field-proven 17 µm thermal sensor technology.

Sep 1, 2022 · Leonardo DRS, Inc. has received contracts to provide more than 4,600 thermal weapon sights to the Swedish Ministry of Defense (MoD), including Individual Weapon Sight (IWS) and Individual Weapon Sight-Long Range (IWSLR) variants. These firm-fixed-price contracts are worth approximately $50 million.