FN Herstal to display infantry weapons and airborne weapon systems at LAAD 2009

FN Herstal will exhibit its latest infantry innovation: the SCAR family that consists of two highly adaptable modular rifles chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO caliber or 7.62x51mm NATO caliber, and the FN40GL 40mm low velocity grenade launcher at LAAD 2009. The well-known FN Herstal's infantry weapons will be on show also: the MINIMI 5.56, the MINIMI 7.62 and the .50 cal M2HB-QCB machine guns; the F2000 assault rifle, the 5.7x28mm weapon system – that includes the P90 submachine gun and the Five-seveN pistol - as well as the FN303 less lethal launcher. In addition to portable weapons, FN Herstal designs, develops, and supports a broad range of weapon systems for military use. Its product line includes land, sea and airborne systems with crew served systems; Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (ROWS); axially mounted pods and a complete range of ammunition. FN Herstal's airborne products have been selected to equip more than 1,800 helicopters and subsonic aircraft worldwide.