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Canada Orders Additional RS4 Weapon Systems for ACSV Fleet

August 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Canada orders more RS4 weapon systems for ACSV fleet.
Kongsberg signs NOK 1.1 billion contract.
RS4 is a remotely operated weapon station.
System can be equipped with various weapons.

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Strategic Implications

This follow-on order may indicate the Canadian Army's continued confidence in the PROTECTOR RS4 system, which could strengthen Kongsberg's position in the global remote weapon station market. The deal suggests a long-term partnership between Kongsberg and GDLS-Canada, which may lead to further collaborations in the defense sector.

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What Happened

Kongsberg Secures Follow-On Contract for Remote Weapon Stations

Kongsberg has signed a contract worth NOK 1.1 billion to supply additional PROTECTOR RS4 Remote Weapon Systems to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the Canadian Army’s Armoured Combat Support Vehicle program. The deal is a follow-on order building on previous RS4 deliveries for the same program. The RS4 is a remotely operated weapon station that lets a vehicle crew fire from inside the hull rather than exposing a gunner in an open turret. The Canadian Army has been expanding its ACSV fleet, with plans to reach Full Operational Capability in 2028. This announcement was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: August 22, 2026

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