ABELLIOM, a French company specialized in the design and manufacturing of prototype for Aeronautic, Defence and Security, is displaying its brand new device for large urban disturbances control.

RiCA (Riot Control Agent) is a remotely controlled non-lethal ammunition launcher (Picture source: Abelliom)

RiCA (Riot Control Agent) is a remotely controlled non-lethal ammunition launcher that can be mounted on almost any vehicles, on a building or at a checkpoint.

The system can be operated from inside the vehicle or remotely using a hardened digital tablet. As the pointing movements and reloading are fully motorized, the operator remains safe from protesters. The current version, designed for 56mm diameter cartridges, carries 36 cartridges. This is the largest capacity currently available on the market. The cartridges are stored in two magazines each containing 18 cartridges that can be replaced within seconds.

Designed for safe use, the system includes a video camera for monitoring and targeting. Videos can be recorded for potential use for legal purposes. Unlockable protection against direct fire limits the risk of misjudgment. Finally, for greater efficiency, the launcher includes a lidar ranging device in its fire control system that achieves a dispersion of less than 5%.

RiCA (Riot Control Agent) is a remotely controlled non-lethal ammunition launcher (Picture source: Abelliom)