Rheinmetall has developed a new family of remote-controlled weapon stations. Thanks to its high-performance sensors, modularity, and independent stabilization, the new Natter (“adder”) offers excellent reconnaissance and engagement capabilities.
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The Natter weapon station sets new standards for protection, lethality, and versatility. In all versions of the Natter weapon station, the mounts consist primarily of carbon, which significantly reduces weight and vibration, while the design results in a substantially smaller signature.(Picture source: Rheinmetall)

Various versions of the Natter mean that it can be armed with a wide spectrum of weapons ranging from light machineguns to medium-calibre automatic cannon – and mounted on tracked and wheeled armoured vehicles alike. At Eurosatory 2022 Rheinmetall is presenting the Natter 7.62 for light and medium machineguns (5.56mm x 45 or 7.62mm x 51) as well as the Natter 12.7 for .50 calibre heavy machineguns and 40mm automatic grenade launchers. A third variant, the Natter 30, can be fitted with medium-calibre automatic cannon of various calibres.

The Natter weapon station sets new standards for protection, lethality, and versatility. In all versions of the Natter weapon station, the mounts consist primarily of carbon, which significantly reduces weight and vibration, while the design results in a substantially smaller signature.

The combination of an intuitive operating concept with intelligent assistance systems takes considerable pressure off the operator in combat situations. Incorporating state-of-the-art, day-and-night (IR) sensor technology, its integrated vision system, FlexEyeR, enables simultaneous, all-weather depiction of multiple targets. Advanced image processing algorithms compensate for movements of the barrel axis and thus allow for coaxial mounting on a 2-axis stabilized platform. All fire control-relevant data are processed in real time, giving the system mission-critical precision. Moreover, a powerful tracker enables both manual and automatic target tracking.

The use of standard interfaces (e.g., NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture, NGVA) facilitates system integration into an extremely wide variety of vehicles. Additional operator consoles can also be integrated. Furthermore, the Natter meets the international safety standards set out in IEC 61508.

Eurosatory 2022 takes place in Paris from 13 to 17 June. Under the motto “Move – Sense – Strike”, Rheinmetall is showcasing part of its extensive array of products and activities, with the emphasis on reconnaissance capabilities, networking, mobility, force protection, and lethality on future battlefields.

Various versions of the Natter mean that it can be armed with a wide spectrum of weapons ranging from light machineguns to medium-calibre automatic cannon – and mounted on tracked and wheeled armoured vehicles alike (Picture source: Rheinmetall)