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On July 3, 1889, a company was established in the town of
Herstal in Belgium to manufacture 150,000 Mauser rifles for the
Belgian government. From the seed planted that day grew the world’s
leading developer of small arms – FN Herstal. Throughout the 20th
century the company flourished as it developed a series of
world-leading weapons and ammunition, and in the 21st century has
continued to add to its reputation for innovation and
reliability.
Having been established as a rifle factory as Fabrique Nationale
d’Armes de Guerre, FN added a cartridge factory in 1898, and began
gathering expertise in the production of ammunition. Shortly after,
the factory struck up a cooperation with the renowned US firearms
designer John M. Browning, and between the two they developed a
series of world-beating weapons.
Browning’s first pistols were produced before World War I, and
it is thought that a 1910 model was the weapon that was used to
assassinate Archduke Franz
Ferdinand, an act that precipitated the conflict. However, it
was the BAR rifle of the 1920s that first marked out FN as a
leading gun manufacturer on the world scale. In 1935 the
influential 9mm Hi Power pistol entered production, having been
designed by Browning before he died in 1926, in collaboration with
the Belgian Dieudonné J. Saive. The pistol is still widely used
around the world today.
In the post-World War II era FN continued to develop important
weapons and ammunition. The FN FAL rifle of the 1950s became one of
the most widely used in the world, while the first NATO-standard
round – in 7.62mm calibre – was developed by FN. In the 1970s the
company also developed NATO’s standard 5.56mm SS109 round.
The year 1970 saw changes for the company as it altered its name
to Fabrique Nationale Herstal and, more importantly, it acquired
the Browning Arms Company, enabling the company greater access to
the US market and marking a major milestone in its global
expansion. Before
long new equipment was being sold to the US military, initially
in the form of the FN MAG (M240) 7.62mm machine gun and followed up
in the 1980s by the FN MINIMI (M249) 5.56mm weapon. In the early
2000s the FN SCAR assault rifle was developed to meet a US
specification, and has subsequently become a popular weapon with
many forces.
In the late 1970s FN Herstal also began to broaden its
activities to include weapon mounting systems, and self-contained
gun pods for aerial use. This opened up a new business line that
has expanded to now include remote weapon stations.
After 125 years of existence, and nearly a century as one of the
world’s leading firearms companies, FN Herstal today has grown in
both size and reputation to become one of the most trusted names in
defence equipment. Although the weapons and technologies may have
changed, since the early years, the company remains committed to
providing the best weapons in the world, supported by the best
service capabilities.
The FN SCAR assault rifle – here in its FN SCAR-L short-barrel
close quarters combat configuration – was initially developed to
meet the most stringent requirements of demanding customers in the
special forces world
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With a workforce of around 2,500 and owned by the Walloon
Region, the Herstal Group covers the operations of two divisions.
Products for the civilian hunting, shooting and outdoor markets are
handled under the Browning and Winchester Firearms* brands, while
the defence and law enforcement markets are covered by FN Herstal
products. While the products are marketed under separate brands,
there are significant synergies between the two sides of the house
to drive forward innovations that can benefit both.
In previous times the Herstal Group had diversified outside its
normal boundaries for additional business, including manufacturing
in the motorcycle, auto and aero engine business. However, in
recent times it has adopted a different strategy of broadening its
activities within the firearms field. This more focused
diversification has driven the development of integrated weapon
systems and, more recently, the integration of electronic systems
to improve weapon efficiency and capability.
This focus has been supported through targeted acquisitions. In
2011 the Finnish electro-optics specialist Noptel was added to the
FN Herstal stable, bringing with it expertise in laser
range-finding equipment. The Herstal Group’s overall turnover was
€639 million in 2013.
Global compaNy
While the Herstal Group is rooted in its
home in the greater Liège area in Belgium, it has become a
global company through the opening of facilities and offices in
other parts of the world. In the US, FN Herstal has both production
and sales/marketing subsidiaries, while Browning International has
a large sales and distribution organisation. Browning also has a
production facility in Portugal and participates in the Miroku
factory in Japan. FN Herstal also has liaison offices in Dubai and
Singapore.
Through its long history the Herstal Group has amassed an
unrivalled knowledge of firearms, but it is committed to investing
heavily to maintain that position. A healthy internal research and
development budget drives innovations from within,
but the company also partners with many key organisations,
including local industries with high technology skills, and with
Belgian universities and research centres.
State-oF-tHe-art productioN
Production is undertaken using state-of-the-art tools for barrel
and component manufacturing to ensure efficient production and high
quality. New techniques for surface and heat treatment are explored
to further enhance both the products themselves and the processes
by which they are made. A new test centre has been implemented to
centralize all testing operations, and provide customers with an
ultra-modern and technological environment while attending tests. A
new show room has been created for FN Herstal that mirrors the
excellence of the company’s products.
At the same time, the company takes its social responsibilities
seriously. New products and processes have been developed that
maximise recycling while reducing overall ecological footprint. The
Group’s employees benefit from stringent health and safety
regulations, and also from the Group’s desire to develop and invest
in its human capital. Recognising the long history of the company,
the Ars Mechanica Foundation has recently been established to
preserve and protect the company’s heritage.
Herstal GroupFN MINIMI 5.56
Mk3 light machine gun. The weapon
can be fed from a 200-round
box or, as here, an ammunition pouch of either
100- or 200-round capacity. Standard
M16 30-round magazines can
also be used
A ramp-mounted FN M3M heavy
machine gun can provide
suppressive fire, including when
arriving at or departing a hot
landing zone. Development of
pintles and pods, and later of remote
weapon stations, is indicative of
FN Herstal’s move into
complementary technologies to
support the core firearms business
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From handguns to heavy machine guns, FN Herstal has been a
world-leader in small arms design and manufacture for many decades.
The success of the company’s early machine gun and pistol designs
laid a solid foundation upon which it has developed a series of
weapons to maintain its leading position in the small arms
marketplace.
Today FN Herstal offers a range of weapons that has been
exported around the world to many users in the defence and security
sectors. The spectrum of products spans from small-calibre pistols
to .50 cal machine guns, covering all potential requirements with
families of weapons that provide numerous options to match
operational needs.
piStolS aNd SubmacHiNe GuNS
Two pistols are produced by FN Herstal,
the HP 9x19mm and FN Five-seveN. The HP is the current successor
of the classic Browning Hi Power that entered production in 1935,
and is still a favoured weapon of many security forces. The FN
Five-seveN was developed in the 1990s as part of a new personal
defence weapon system built around a company-designed 5.7x28mm
cartridge.
While the FN Five-seveN is the pistol component of the 5.7mm
family, FN Herstal also created the FN P90 sub-machine gun to use
the same ammunition. Extremely compact, the FN P90 is ideal for
close-quarters work, and is available in a standard version, or a
tactical version with
extended rail for mounting sights, image intensifiers, tactical
lights and other accessories.
aSSault riFleS
FN Herstal has two offerings in the assault rifle category, the
FN F2000 and the FN SCAR. Chambered for the NATO 5.56x45mm round,
the FN F2000 is of
bullpup design to retain full barrel length while keeping the
weapon itself extremely short. Like many of FN Herstal’s products,
the FN F2000 is designed for ambidextrous operation, and can accept
a number of accessories mounted on the top rail or handgrip rail.
An important add-on is a 40mm grenade launcher that replaces the
handgrip. The launcher has been designed so that it can
Small arms
Designed to meet the demands of the most discerning special
forces customers, the FN SCAR assault rifle family was developed to
provide variants with two calibres (the FN SCAR-L in 5.56x45mm and
FN SCAR-H in 7.62x51mm), and with two barrel length options for
each calibre. The barrels can be quickly interchanged to suit the
particular needs of the operational
situation, and maintain the previously established weapon
zeroing. The long barrel is intended for general-purpose use, while
the short barrel can be fitted for close-quarters combat.
Portability and adaptability were key aspects considered when
designing the FN SCAR, and the weapon has folding and adjustable
buttstock, ambidextrous
operation, simple field stripping, adjustable cheek piece, and
Picatinny rails for accepting a wide variety of sighting systems
and other accessories. Flip-up mechanical sights are provided as a
back-up.
Complementing the FN SCAR is the FN40GL 40mm grenade launcher
that can be adapted for use with all assault rifle versions. With a
trigger module fitted, the grenade launcher is mounted over the
rifle’s magazine so that its trigger function can be operated
without changing hand position. A stand-alone FN40GL version is
also available.
Building on the success of the FN SCAR assault rifles, FN
Herstal has also developed a precision rifle version. Chambered for
the 7.62x51mm round, the FN SCAR-H PR retains the buttstock of the
assault rifle, but has a 20-inch free-floating barrel and two-stage
trigger module for greater accuracy at ranges of up to 800 metres.
The FN SCAR-H TPR version has a new sniper-style buttstock and
cheek piece with greater degrees of adjustment.
FN Five-seveN Mk2 pistol. The weapon has a high-capacity
magazine for 20 rounds, and is equipped with a Picatinny rail for
mounting accessories
The FN SCAR is a versatile weapon that has different
barrel-length options. The short barrel keeps the weapon compact
for close quarters combat such as might be encountered in urban
scenarios, while the standard barrel is fitted for longer
distances
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be fired without the user having to move their hand from the
normal rifle grip.
FN SCAR is yet another success story for FN Herstal. This weapon
was developed initially for US Special Forces, and encompasses a
family of weapons that can be adapted with a variety of
accessories. The company has also recently expanded the family with
a precision rifle variant. Proven widely in combat, the FN SCAR has
become extremely popular, especially among elite units.
FN Herstal garnered a reputation for producing world-leading
machine guns in the form of the Browning .30 and .50 weapons, and
continues to be a pioneer of machine gun design. Its weapons have
been selected by numerous forces around the world, including those
of the US.
FN MINIMI is a family of light weapons that was initially
chambered for the NATO 5.56x45mm round, fed from belt, box or
pouch, or even from a standard M16 magazine. Now in its third major
incarnation, the versatile FN MINIMI 5.56 incorporates numerous
modifications resulting from operational feedback, with the accent
placed on better ergonomics and mobility, and improved accessory
integration.
In the beginning of the 2000s, a 7.62x51mm version of the FN
MINIMI was introduced to offer greater firepower, combined with the
ability to be fired from all positions. Like the 5.56 version, it
has been upgraded recently to reflect modern operational needs. FN
Herstal offers a comprehensive upgrade service for bringing
existing FN MINIMIs up to current standards.
FN Herstal designed the FN MAG and is the original manufacturer.
With over 200,000 units supplied to over 90 countries since it
entered service in 1958 and manufactured under FN license in a
dozen countries worldwide, the FN MAG is still a leading reference
in the field of 7.62x51mm NATO general-purpose machine guns in
terms of accuracy, reliability and durability. It is the perfect
choice for use on tripods and vehicles. The FN MAG is in service
alongside the FN MINIMI, each weapon complementing the other in
terms of their individual advantages.
In terms of heavy weapons, the company manufactures the Browning
M2HB .50 calibre gun, one of the most successful heavy machine guns
of all time. An innovative quick-change barrel was developed to
allow the gun to maintain fire over a long period with only a short
interruption. A second .50-calibre weapon, the FN M3, is also
manufactured, offering a high rate of fire of 1,100 rounds per
minute. This gun is used in pintle-, pod- and coaxial-mounted
applications.
FN MINIMI 7.62 Mk3. The weapon
here is fitted with an optional
foldable pistol grip, and optional
heatshield over the barrel. The
bipod support has three adjustable positions, while the
ergonomic buttstock has
five length and four cheek rest
positions
The FN FCU is seen mounted
on an FN SCAR in close-
quarter combat configuration
with a grenade launcher. The
FN FCU greatly improves the
accuracy with which grenades
can be fired
FN MACHINE GUNS
To complement its range of weapons, FN Herstal introduced the FN
Armatronics concept to combine advanced electronics with the
company’s weapons to enhance operational effectiveness and
efficiency. In the early 2000s FN Herstal began working with Noptel
in Finland to develop a fire control system, later designated as FN
FCU, and in 2011 acquired the company outright.
The FN FCU was developed to provide accurate aiming for the 40mm
grenade launchers that are often attached to assault rifles. It
comes in two versions, the FN FCU-850N and the FN FCU-1.5M that has
an eye-safe and undetectable laser. Using a laser rangefinder and
clinometer, the FN FCU has a compact ballistic computer to work out
the trajectory, in turn generating a moving red reticle aimpoint in
the sight.
Another FN Armatronics product is the FN SmartCore, a shot
counter and weapon analysis system that is packaged into the
handgrip of a weapon. The sealed system has a 10-year power supply,
and gathered data can be downloaded to a computer for analysis. The
FN SmartCore records the number of shots (blanks and live), rates
of fire and firing cycles. This information can be transmitted
through personal communications in real-time into a battle
management system.
Coupled with armourer software, the system also records any
repairs and alterations to the weapon, and allows armourers to
streamline logistics and maintenance requirements, and so assist
fleet wear management.
Pursuing development initiated with the introduction of the FN
FCU and FN SmartCore, FN Herstal is introducing in 2014 additional
solutions that integrate modern technologies with weapons to
provide enhanced combat, logistical and communication
capabilities.
FN ARMATRONICSmacHiNe GuNSFN Herstal offers a range of machine
gun options that cover tasks from light support weapon to
fixed-platform heavy duties. The lightest of them is the FN MINIMI
5.56mm weapon, first produced in 1981. Later a 7.62mm version was
introduced to complement the widely used FN MAG weapon. At the high
end of the range are the FN M2HB-QCB and FN M3 family of
.50-calibre guns.
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FN Herstal has a legacy in ammunition design and manufacture
that reaches back to 1898, when the first cartridge factory was
established. Along the way it has developed cartridges that have
been adopted as ‘NATO-standard’ and have become among the most
prevalent in use around the world.
In the 1950s FN Herstal developed the 7.62x51mm round that was
adopted for NATO’s general-purpose machine guns under the SS77
designation. Development of the round was conducted in a short
time, and it was selected after rigorous tests that compared it
with its competitors. The round is still in mass production today
with ball, tracer, armour-piercing and blank options.
Two decades later FN Herstal developed the official light rifle
calibre round for NATO.
Drawing on the .223 Remington round used by the US Army, FN
Herstal produced the SS109 5.56x45mm round that was officially
adopted by NATO in 1981. This is used in many assault rifles and
light support weapons.
Subsequently, in the 1990s FN Herstal also developed the
5.7x28mm calibre round for pistols and sub-machine guns available
in a number of variants such as ball, tracer, subsonic, soft,
frangible and blank. The 5.7 round with the SS190 bullet was
recommended by NATO as the new calibre for personal defence
weapons.
In addition to these three calibres of ammunition, FN Herstal
also offers 9x19mm rounds for pistols and sub-machine guns, and a
range of .50 (12.7mm) calibre rounds for heavy machine guns and
sniper rifles. The .50-cal
range includes armour-piercing, armour-piercing/incendiary and
armour-piercing/explosive/incendiary options.
FN Herstal ensures that its ammunition is produced to the
highest quality. As the only company in the world that designs and
develops both weapons and the ammunition they use, the company can
ensure that they function together as a complete system.
ammunition
Security personnel enter a room with the FN 303 less lethal
projectile launcher at the ready. A more lethal back-up is provided
by an FN 9mm handgun
High levels of quality control ensure that FN Herstal
ammunition, such as these .50 rounds, is safe and reliable
While for most of its existence FN Herstal has been involved
with traditional lethal weapons, for both law enforcement and
military purposes, the company identified a void in the market in
the early 2000s for a less lethal capability. This was targeted at
police and other public security forces who required a capability
that lay between the baton and standard firearm.
Accordingly, FN Herstal developed a family of projectiles that
would administer sufficient force to suit the user’s needs, but
with a far reduced risk of serious injury or death. Known as FN
303, the projectile was designed to provide sufficient impact to
shatter a car window, yet when used against a suspect would offer
little risk of skin penetration. Furthermore, the projectile
required no propellant and generates no noise, heat or flame when
fired.
To fire the new projectile FN Herstal designed the compressed
air-powered FN 303 launcher. Styled in a similar fashion to a
compact close-quarters assault rifle, the FN 303 incorporates a
sight and is highly accurate at ranges of up to 50
less lethal
metres. A rotary magazine holds the projectiles, allowing rapid
fire in multi- target scenarios. To complement the larger launcher,
the pistol-like FN 303 P firing the same projectiles, was also
developed. This launcher is easier to carry, and can be used in a
confined space
such as a small room or prison cell.
With the FN 303 products FN Herstal has become a key player in
the less lethal market, and has sold its system to many military,
law enforcement and special units around the world.
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In 1978 FN Herstal embarked on a new product line that would
grow to be a huge success. Rather than just produce the weapons,
the company began to integrate them on pintles, or in pods, for
application to a wide range of aircraft and helicopters, military
and security vehicles, and on naval vessels.
Integrating such systems requires a deep understanding of the
nature of the weapons themselves, and their effects on their
immediate surroundings. FN Herstal was ideally placed to engineer
the mountings, ammunition feeds and spent-case disposal systems.
These took into account the requirements of the operator and the
environment in which the weapon was intended to be used.
In some cases, such as external pods, the weapon had to be
self-contained, whereas in other applications, such as a helicopter
door gun, the system had to be designed to be easy to operate yet
not interfere with the aircraft’s own systems, or unnecessarily
obstruct the doorway.
FN Herstal has been highly successful since entering this
market, and over 4,000 aircraft and helicopters have been outfitted
with the company’s integrated weapon systems. This activity remains
an important part of FN Herstal’s business, and a range of
integrated systems is offered. Furthermore, experience in the
sector has allowed the company to take the next step to develop
remote weapon stations.
airborNe podS
In the air domain FN Herstal supplies a range of pintle- and
pod-mounted systems. For use with both helicopters and fixed-wing
light attack aircraft the company developed a self-contained FN HMP
pod. The self-contained unit is carried from NATO-standard 14-inch
lugs, and comes in a number of variants. All mount the
This AgustaWestland
AW101 carries an FN HMP400 gun pod on the starboard side,
with an FN RMP pod to port. The
latter combines a self-contained gun with 70mm rocket
launching tubes beneath
FN M3Ms are seen on the
Medium Door Pintle mounts of a Sikorsky S-70
Black Hawk. The ability of the
weapon to be fed from either
side increases its flexibility
To build on the success of the FN M2HB-QCB FN Herstal designed
and developed a new .50-calibre weapon in the form of the FN M3.
The gun was created as the basis of a family
that could be adapted to a number of applications, including
pintle mounts, podded systems and axial/coaxial mounts. The FN M3
is at home on land or sea, and in the air.
At the heart of the M3’s capabilities is its high rate of fire
of 1,100 rounds per minute. Compared to earlier heavy machine guns,
this enables the weapon to put down a concentrated weight of fire
in a short time, reducing the time required on target. It has
either left- or right-side feeding, increasing its adaptability,
and can be fitted with a range of sighting systems. Maximum range
is 6,500 metres, with effective range at 2,500 metres.
The pintle-mounted version is known as the FN M3M, and in its
door/window mounted version is armed with 300 or 600 rounds, all of
which can be expended in a single burst in an emergency situation.
It also forms part of the FN MVP (Medium Vehicle Pintle) system,
which is fed from quick-change 300-round ammunition boxes. The FN
M3P is intended primarily for pod, fixed open-air and axial/coaxial
installations, and the FN M3R for remote weapon stations.
FN M3 MACHINE GUN
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FN M3P .50-calibre heavy machine gun as standard.
FN HMP250 LCC is a version with a 250-round capacity, while the
FN HMP400 carries 400 rounds. It comes in the LC sub-variant, with
a collector for links only, and the LCC that additionally collects
cases. A further version is the FN RMP, which combines the FN M3M
with 250 rounds and three launch tubes for 70mm rockets.
Partnering its podded weapons, FN Herstal offers analog armament
management systems for installation in aircraft and helicopters.
Current innovative development includes digital armament management
systems.
piNtle mouNtS
Airborne pintle systems have been developed for mounting in the
doors, windows or rear loading ramps of helicopters, or on external
mounts. The company works directly with the helicopter manufacturer
and/or end-user to ensure high levels of integration, while it also
provides high-quality after-sales support.
FN’s Medium Vehicle Pintle mounts an FN M3M .50-calibre weapon.
The weapon is lightweight and compact, even with a 300-round box,
and is easy to maintain
Mounting a .50-calibre FN M3R machine gun, this deFNder Medium
remote weapon station is installed in a VAB vehicle
Pintle mounts for helicopters provide a fully mechanical soft
mount for the weapon that absorbs recoil forces and provides
outstanding balance for greater accuracy. The open-bolt firing mode
of FN weapons prevents cook-off, ensuring full safety and
reliability. Depending on whether the user requires light or medium
firepower, FN Herstal offers the FN MAG 58M 7.62mm gun or the FN
M3M .50-calibre weapon. Both are equipped with twin spade grip
handles.
Based on the same recoil-absorbing soft mount developed for
airborne uses, FN Herstal also offers a range of pintle mounts for
vehicles and boats. Weapons that can be fitted include the 7.62mm
FN MAG 58M, and FN M2HB-QCB and FN M3M 50-calibre guns. These
weapons have been adapted to the vehicle application through
various modifications, such as a telescopic shoulder brace and
flash suppressor for the FN M3M, anti-aircraft sights and
quick-release attachments so that the weapons can be quickly
removed and stowed.
remote weapoN SyStemS
In the mid-2000s FN Herstal developed its first remote weapon
station, the
FN ARROWS project undertaken in partnership with Rheinmetall
Canada. Both the Belgian and French armies procured FN ARROWS
through three major programmes (MPPV, AIV and VBCI) that saw over
400 remote weapon stations supplied. Success with this programme
led to FN Herstal developing subsequent RWSs on its own, designated
as the deFNder family.
Major contracts have also been secured around the world for the
deFNder Light and deFNder Medium RWSs, involving deliveries in
excess of 1,000 units.
More recently, FN Herstal developed and qualified the naval
version of the deFNder Medium that will be launched officially
later in 2014. The Sea deFNder is already under contract with a
NATO navy.
The remote weapon stations allow under-armour firing from
vehicles. Manufactured from light but sturdy aluminium, the deFNder
family mounts can be fitted to a wide range of carriers. They can
be outfitted with optional equipment dependent on customer choice,
such as highly sophisticated gyro-stabilisation, day and night
infrared sighting systems, target-tracking and image stabilisation
functions, ballistic protection, higher capacity ammunition boxes
(up to 500 .50-calibre rounds), and interfaces with sensors such as
BMS, SADLS, LWR and radar. The deFNder RWS can also be used in
dismounted installations for defence of critical infrastructure,
bases or control points.
Two baseline mounts are offered, the deFNder Light for FN MINIMI
5.56 or 7.62
machine guns, or the FN MAG 7.62 mm weapon, and the deFNder
Medium that can also mount .50-calibre weapons such as the FN
M2HB-QCB and FN M3R, as well as a 40mm grenade launcher.
Both RWSs provide 360° firing capability in azimuth, and
elevation traverse
ranging from +70° to -40° for the Medium system, and +80° to
-60° for the deFNder Light. The latter can be armed with up to
1,050 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition in high-capacity boxes, while
deFNder Medium can be armed with up to 500 rounds of .50-calibre
ammunition, or 1,000 7.62mm rounds.
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With a strong, focused commitment to long-term customer
partnerships, FN Herstal is an ideal partner. The company brings
with it an immaculate pedigree and an undisputed global reputation
as a firearms and ammunition designer and manufacturer. However, it
has also branched out into multi-disciplinary sectors that draw on
state-of-the-art technology that are complementary to the company’s
core business. This is a key differentiator in terms of systems
integration for defence and law enforcement requirements.
FN Herstal collaborates closely with both the operational
end-user and equipment OEMs such as vehicle and helicopter
manufacturers to ensure the efficient and ergonomic integration of
its systems and weapons within the context of the operational
platform. The company is also engaged closely with lead integrators
on a number of Future Soldier programmes.
Quality assurance, control and improvement are cornerstones of
FN Herstal’s activities,
and the company holds AS/EN 9100 certification, the most
advanced quality management system standard for aerospace and
defence industries. The company continues to drive innovation so
that it can meet customer requirements. Substantial investment is
made not only
in research and development of weapons and systems, but also in
advanced manufacturing and production techniques.
tecHNoloGy traNSFer
That know-how is on offer for collaborative partnerships through
FN Herstal’s technology transfer programme. Not only does the
company have unrivalled know-how in weapons and ammunition, but it
also has the deep understanding of the manufacturing process that
comes from its 125 years in the business.
FN Herstal can assist with the creation and establishment of
firearms production facilities from the initial design of the
building, to final production. The company can offer consultation
at any point in the process, according to customer requirements,
with key expertise in areas such as facility establishment,
training, plant and stock management, factory operation, quality
control and global maintenance services. After-sales logistics and
maintenance services can be instigated, tailored to meet customer
needs.
FN Herstal – a preferred partnerThe FN SCAR-H precision rifle is
one example of the FN Herstal
products that are highly respected around the world
FN has invested in state-of-the-art production
facilities to ensure the best quality
possible, and can provide advice to companies
seeking to establish or modernise
plants to similar standards
FN Herstal, S.A.Voie de Liège 33
B-4040 Herstal (Belgium)[email protected]
www.fnherstal.com
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