Oshkosh Defense’s 30mm Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS), integrated with the Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle Double-V Hull variant, offers what the company calls “a transformative lethality solution for the U.S. Army.” Since the MCWS contract award in 2021, Oshkosh has partnered with the Army to incorporate a range of features designed specifically for the Stryker mission.
The MCWS turret leverages the proven Rafael Samson Remote Weapon System and Fire Control System, providing heavy firepower with its XM813 30mm cannon and M240 coaxial weapon, as well as increased engagement range and enhanced situational awareness, all without compromising the Stryker’s mobility and survivability. The Stryker MCWS will replace the predecessor Infantry Carrier Vehicle-Dragoon (ICVD) version.
Soldiers recently had a chance to test the MCWS during Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E), which assessed operational effectiveness and suitability in realistic conditions. Oshkosh Defense is actively delivering vehicles to the U.S. Army to ensure the timely fielding of the first examples to operational units in early 2025, marking a key milestone in the program.
Pat Williams, Chief Programs Officer for Oshkosh Defense, outlined forthcoming milestones and advancements for the MCWS when he spoke to The War Zone at the U.S. Army Association’s AUSA trade event being held in Washington D.C. this week, which you can watch in the video video posted at the top of this article.