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FN Releases its Next generation FN® FCU to Enhance Hit Probability of 40mm Grenade System

(Herstal, ) – February 15, 2017. With over 15 years of experience in the design and manufacture of fire control units for 40mm grenades, Belgium-based FN Herstal, one of the world’s leading manufacturers, is introducing its third generation Mk3 version of the FN® FCU. The FN® FCU Mk3 integrates the latest generation of electronic modules to improve its performance – and takes into account feedback from user experience with the earlier models. It retains the benefits of earlier versions (automatically adjusted point of aim, fast target acquisition night and day) while adding a host of enhancements. This includes an improved laser range finder for even better accuracy, a larger aiming window for easier target acquisition, automatic sight adjustment for lateral drift, reduced size, reduced power consumption and a quick detach base through a Picatinny type interface and one hand activated lever. In addition, the new FN® FCU Mk3 has several laser safety features for enhanced training FN ® FCU Mk3 Fire Control Unit: capability. First round hits. On target. Night and day. When combined, all these improvements help to dramatically increase the hit probability of the 40mm grenade system in defense and security operations, and embody FN Herstal’s motto of ‘Enhancing capability through technology’. The FN® FCU Mk3 can be fitted onto a wider range of underbarrel and stand-alone launchers and because the FN® FCU/user interface remains unchanged no extra training is required for users of previous models. Firing tables supplied with earlier models, or created for them, can also be easily transferred to the new version.

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FN Herstal, S.A. Voie de Liège 33 | B-4040 Herstal | Belgium Tel. : +32 4 240 81 11 | [email protected] www.fnherstal.com The latest generation of the FN® FCU is one of many innovative products in FN Herstal’s FN® e-novation range, which integrate modern and cutting-edge technology to further enhance the capability and reliability of firearms. The FN® e-novation range also includes the FN SmartCore® shot counters for either FN SCAR® assault or precision or FN MINIMI® light machine guns. The FN® FCU Mk3 and complete FN® e-novation range can be viewed at FN Herstal’s stand at IDEX, Abu Dhabi, February 19-23, 2017, and other trade shows where FN Herstal will be exhibiting throughout the year.

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FN HERSTAL, S.A., a subsidiary of the Herstal Group that also includes Browning (Hunting and Shooting), is based in Belgium and provides , security, law enforcement and special forces customers over the globe with a complete range of state- of-the-art, groundbreaking solutions developed around small caliber firearms and associated . FN HERSTAL product lines include portable firearms, less lethal systems, integrated weapon systems for air, land and sea applications, remote weapon stations, small caliber ammunition, as well as modern and cutting-edge solutions to provide enhanced combat, logistics, maintenance and communication capabilities. FN HERSTAL is the parent company of three fully owned entities: FN America in the USA, FNH UK in the UK and Noptel in Finland. For more information on FN HERSTAL, visit www.fnherstal.com.

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FN Herstal, S.A. Voie de Liège 33 | B-4040 Herstal | Belgium Tel. : +32 4 240 81 11 | [email protected] www.fnherstal.com