When the mission requires bringing a high volume of accurate fire on target while keeping the weapon operator safe and secure, the mission calls for the new FN Light Remotely-operated Weapon Stations (LRWS). The FN LRWS system is the first in a series of such designs and is easily mounted on vehicles or installed in a static position to protect sensitive sites such as embassies, military facilities and secured border environments. The LRWS soft recoil mount increases hit probability and can be configured for a variety of weapons including the M249, MK 48 and M240. Future designs will accommodate the M2 and MK 19 series of belt-fed automatic weapons. Optical sensors available for the FN LRWS include daylight wide and narrow angle video, low-light CCD, infrared/thermal and laser rangefinders. Fire control and weapon management functions include single shot and adjustable length burst options, fired round counter and end-of-belt cut-off. The operator interface features a display console for target identification and engagement, along with a single handle that controls sight selection, aiming and firing.