Narwhal 20 mm remote-controlled turret

Also known as

NARWHAL
Narwhal RCWS
Narwhal RWS
20 mm Narwhal remote-controlled turret

Narwhal is KNDS France's 20 mm naval remote-controlled turret, used on patrol vessels and frigates. Naval News reports more than 180 systems in service, with light-patroller and heavier-frigate integration and a 20 mm gun fit that has been shown with Akeron MP missiles in demonstrations.

Narwhal 20 mm remote-controlled turret, 20 mm naval remote weapon station, Naval Systems

Image source: Narwhal RCWS Packs More Punch with New Missile Capability | Naval News

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: France
Built by: KNDS France
Type: 20 mm naval remote weapon station

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Specifications

Caliber: 20 mm
Mount type: Remote-controlled turret
Integration: Light patrollers and heavier frigates
Service status: More than 180 systems reported in service
Gun range: More than 2,000 m
Demonstrated fit: Akeron MP missiles in exhibition demonstrations

Carrier Platforms

Narwhal is documented on French patrol vessels and frigates, including the Félix Éboué class patrol vessel.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Félix Éboué class patrol vessel, Offshore patrol vessel, Naval Systems

Félix Éboué class patrol vessel

Offshore patrol vessel

Naval News names the POM class armament as a 20 mm remote-controlled turret, Narwhal by Nexter.

Sources: Video: French Navy's New POM OPV for the Indo-Pacific | Naval News

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: In service with French and export customers; Naval News reports more than 180 systems in service.

Media

Narwhal 20 mm remote-controlled turret Images

Narwhal 20 mm remote-controlled turret, 20 mm naval remote weapon station, Naval Systems - view 1 — Source: Narwhal RCWS Packs More Punch with New Missile Capability | Naval News

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Sources

Narwhal RCWS Packs More Punch with New Missile Capability | Naval NewsPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports Narwhal's 20 mm remote-operated turret description, French and export service context, gun range, Akeron MP missile demonstration, and image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 KNDS France displays its naval artillery systems at Euronaval 2024 | Naval NewsPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports KNDS France manufacturer context, the 20 mm Narwhal turret fit, integration on light patrollers and heavier frigates, the reported in-service count, and image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Video: French Navy's New POM OPV for the Indo-Pacific | Naval NewsPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports the Félix Éboué class patrol vessel mounting a 20 mm Narwhal remote-controlled turret. | Accessed: 2026-06-27