Weapon Systems
Weapon Systems
30 mm L21 RARDEN Cannon
Last Updated: February 25, 2026The L21A1 RARDEN is a British 30 mm autocannon used as a combat vehicle weapon used principally on Scimitar, Fox, and Warrior. Development of the 30 mM L21 RARDEN Cannon The 30 mm RARDEN cannon (acronym derived from Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment–Enfield) originated in a British Army requirement of the mid-1960s for a new vehicle-mounted autocannon to...
40mm Cased Telescoped Automatic Weapon (CTAS)
Last Updated: January 22, 2026The 40 mm CTAS, developed by the UK and France, is a medium calibre automatic weapon. It includes the CT Cannon, Ammunition Handling System, Controller, Gun Control Equipment, Gun Mount, and different types of ammunition. CTA International (CTAI) results from a collaborative effort between BAE and NEXTER. Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) History As described brilliantly...
76 mm L23A1 Gun
Last Updated: February 26, 2026The L23A1 was a lightened version of the earlier L5A1 fitted to the FV601 Saladin, and was closely associated with the CVR(T) Scorpion light armoured vehicle. 76 mM L23A1 gun Development The development of the 76 mm L23A1 gun was linked to the British Army’s Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) programme of the 1960s, which...