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KNDS RAPIDFire naval gun system at Euronaval 2024
At Euronaval 2024, KNDS was showcasing the RAPIDFire naval gun system. Olivier Lequeux, Turrets Marketing Director, shares the latest on this ongoing program which brings navies new capabilities to counter emerging threats.

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The main armament of the new force supply vessel (BRF) Jacques Chevallier, the RAPIDFIRE just came back from a one-year long duration deployment, during which it proceeded to several test shooting campaigns. First 40 mm remote-controlled armament using the CT40 weapon, the RAPIDfire ensures the equipped platforms a close-in self-defense capability against surface or airborne modern threats. It uses a cutting-edge optronic designed by Thales, and the latest technologies of 40mm telescoped ammunition developed by CTAI, KNDS France’s subsidiary.