FN Herstal – 125 years of excellence
The FN SCAR
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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
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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
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
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.
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Herstal Group
FN MINIMI 5.56 With a workforce of around 2,500 and
Mk3 light machine owned by the Walloon Region, the Herstal
gun. The weapon Group covers the operations of two
can be fed from divisions. Products for the civilian hunting,
a 200-round shooting and outdoor markets are handled
box or, as here, under the Browning and Winchester
an ammunition Firearms* brands, while the defence and
pouch of either
law enforcement markets are covered by
100- or 200-round
capacity. Standard
FN Herstal products. While the products
M16 30-round are marketed under separate brands,
magazines can there are significant synergies between
also be used 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 home in the greater Liège area in Belgium, but the company also partners with
broadening its activities within the firearms it has become a global company through many key organisations, including
field. This more focused diversification the opening of facilities and offices in local industries with high technology
has driven the development of integrated other parts of the world. In the US, FN skills, and with Belgian universities and
weapon systems and, more recently, Herstal has both production and sales/ research centres.
the integration of electronic systems to marketing subsidiaries, while Browning
improve weapon efficiency and capability. International has a large sales and State-of-the-art production
distribution organisation. Browning also
This focus has been supported through has a production facility in Portugal and Production is undertaken using state-of-
targeted acquisitions. In 2011 the Finnish participates in the Miroku factory in Japan. the-art tools for barrel and component
electro-optics specialist Noptel was added FN Herstal also has liaison offices in Dubai manufacturing to ensure efficient
to the FN Herstal stable, bringing with it and Singapore. production and high quality. New
expertise in laser range-finding equipment. techniques for surface and heat treatment
The Herstal Group’s overall turnover was Through its long history the Herstal Group are explored to further enhance both the
€639 million in 2013. has amassed an unrivalled knowledge of products themselves and the processes
firearms, but it is committed to investing by which they are made. A new test centre
Global company heavily to maintain that position. A healthy has been implemented to centralize all
internal research and development testing operations, and provide customers
While the Herstal Group is rooted in its budget drives innovations from within, with an ultra-modern and technological
environment while attending tests. A
A ramp-mounted new show room has been created for
FN M3M heavy FN Herstal that mirrors the excellence of
machine gun the company’s products.
can provide
suppressive fire, At the same time, the company takes
including when its social responsibilities seriously. New
arriving at or products and processes have been
departing a hot
developed that maximise recycling while
landing zone.
Development of
reducing overall ecological footprint. The
pintles and pods, Group’s employees benefit from stringent
and later of remote health and safety regulations, and also
weapon stations, from the Group’s desire to develop and
is indicative of invest in its human capital. Recognising
FN Herstal’s the long history of the company, the Ars
move into Mechanica Foundation has recently been
complementary established to preserve and protect the
technologies to
company’s heritage.
support the core
firearms business
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Small arms
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,
FN SCAR family
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
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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
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
extended rail for mounting FN Five-seveN
sights, image intensifiers, Mk2 pistol. The
tactical lights and other weapon has a
accessories. high-capacity
magazine for 20
Assault rifles rounds, and is
equipped with
FN Herstal has two offerings a Picatinny rail
in the assault rifle category,
for mounting
the FN F2000 and the
accessories
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
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 The FN SCAR
available. is a versatile
weapon that has
Building on the success of the FN SCAR different barrel-
assault rifles, FN Herstal has also length options.
developed a precision rifle version. The short barrel
Chambered for the 7.62x51mm round, keeps the weapon
the FN SCAR-H PR retains the buttstock compact for close
of the assault rifle, but has a 20-inch quarters combat
free-floating barrel and two-stage trigger such as might be
module for greater accuracy at ranges of encountered in
up to 800 metres. The FN SCAR-H TPR urban scenarios,
version has a new sniper-style buttstock while the standard
and cheek piece with greater degrees barrel is fitted for
of adjustment. 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 machine guns
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
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
The FN FCU is integration.
seen mounted
on an FN SCAR In the beginning of the 2000s, a
in close- 7.62x51mm version of the FN MINIMI
quarter combat was introduced to offer greater firepower,
configuration
combined with the ability to be fired
with a grenade
from all positions. Like the 5.56 version,
launcher. The
FN FCU greatly it has been upgraded recently to reflect
improves the modern operational needs. FN Herstal
accuracy with offers a comprehensive upgrade service
which grenades for bringing existing FN MINIMIs up to
can be fired current standards.
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Machine Guns
FN 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.
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 Armatronics
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.
Less lethal
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
Ammunition
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.
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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
metres. A rotary magazine holds the such as a small room or prison cell.
projectiles, allowing rapid fire in multi-
target scenarios. To complement the With the FN 303 products FN Herstal has
larger launcher, the pistol-like FN 303 P become a key player in the less lethal
firing the same projectiles, was also market, and has sold its system to many
developed. This launcher is easier to military, law enforcement and special units
carry, and can be used in a confined space around the world.
Drawing on the .223 Remington round range includes armour-piercing, armour-
used by the US Army, FN Herstal produced piercing/incendiary and armour-piercing/
the SS109 5.56x45mm round that was explosive/incendiary options.
officially adopted by NATO in 1981. This
is used in many assault rifles and light FN Herstal ensures that its ammunition
support weapons. is produced to the highest quality. As the
only company in the world that designs
Subsequently, in the 1990s FN Herstal also and develops both weapons and the
developed the 5.7x28mm calibre round for ammunition they use, the company can
pistols and sub-machine guns available ensure that they function together as a
in a number of variants such as ball, complete system.
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. High levels of
quality control
In addition to these three calibres of ensure that
ammunition, FN Herstal also offers FN Herstal
ammunition,
9x19mm rounds for pistols and sub-
such as these .50
machine guns, and a range of .50
rounds, is safe
(12.7mm) calibre rounds for heavy and reliable
machine guns and sniper rifles. The .50-cal
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Integrated weapon systems
This In 1978 FN Herstal embarked on a new
AgustaWestland product line that would grow to be a huge
AW101 carries success. Rather than just produce the
an FN HMP400 weapons, the company began to integrate
gun pod on the them on pintles, or in pods, for application
starboard side, to a wide range of aircraft and helicopters,
with an FN RMP military and security vehicles, and on naval
pod to port. The vessels.
latter combines a
self-contained gun Integrating such systems requires a
with 70mm rocket deep understanding of the nature of the
launching tubes weapons themselves, and their effects on
beneath 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 FN Herstal has been highly successful Airborne pods
was intended to be used. since entering this market, and over 4,000
aircraft and helicopters have been outfitted In the air domain FN Herstal supplies
In some cases, such as external pods, with the company’s integrated weapon a range of pintle- and pod-mounted
the weapon had to be self-contained, systems. This activity remains an important systems. For use with both helicopters and
whereas in other applications, such as a part of FN Herstal’s business, and a fixed-wing light attack aircraft the company
helicopter door gun, the system had to range of integrated systems is offered. developed a self-contained FN HMP pod.
be designed to be easy to operate yet not Furthermore, experience in the sector has The self-contained unit is carried from
interfere with the aircraft’s own systems, or allowed the company to take the next step NATO-standard 14-inch lugs, and comes
unnecessarily obstruct the doorway. to develop remote weapon stations. in a number of variants. All mount the

FN M3 machine gun
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
FN M3Ms are
with 300 or 600 rounds, all of which
seen on the
can be expended in a single burst in
Medium Door
an emergency situation. It also forms
Pintle mounts of
part of the FN MVP (Medium Vehicle
a Sikorsky S-70
Pintle) system, which is fed from quick-
Black Hawk.
change 300-round ammunition boxes.
The ability of the
weapon to be
The FN M3P is intended primarily for
fed from either
pod, fixed open-air and axial/coaxial
side increases its installations, and the FN M3R for remote
flexibility weapon stations.

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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.
deFNder remote weapon stations
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
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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
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
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
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.
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.
Mounting a
.50-calibre FN
M3R machine
gun, this deFNder
Medium remote
weapon station is
installed in a VAB
vehicle
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FN Herstal – a preferred partner
The FN SCAR-H With a strong, focused commitment
precision rifle is to long-term customer partnerships,
one example of FN Herstal is an ideal partner. The company
the FN Herstal brings with it an immaculate pedigree
products that are and an undisputed global reputation
highly respected as a firearms and ammunition designer
around the world 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 and the company holds AS/EN 9100 in research and development of weapons
operational platform. The company is also certification, the most advanced quality and systems, but also in advanced
engaged closely with lead integrators on a management system standard for manufacturing and production techniques.
number of Future Soldier programmes. aerospace and defence industries. The
company continues to drive innovation so Technology transfer
Quality assurance, control and improvement that it can meet customer requirements.
are cornerstones of FN Herstal’s activities, Substantial investment is made not only 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 has invested
FN Herstal can assist with the creation
in state-of-the-
and establishment of firearms production
art production
facilities from the initial design of
facilities to ensure
the building, to final production. The
the best quality
company can offer consultation at any
possible, and can
point in the process, according to customer
provide advice
requirements, with key expertise in areas
to companies
such as facility establishment, training, plant
seeking to
and stock management, factory operation,
establish or
quality control and global maintenance
modernise
services. After-sales logistics and
plants to similar
maintenance services can be instigated,
standards
tailored to meet customer needs.

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