FEINDEF 2025: Instalaza develops upgraded C90 shoulder-fired weapon

Instalaza's ‘Hispano' reusable, shoulder-fired weapon system on display at FEINDEF 2025 in Madrid. (Janes/Andrew White)

Spanish weapons manufacturer Instalaza unveiled a reusable, shoulder-fired weapon system designed specifically for the Fuerza de Infantería de Marina (marine corps), Janes was informed at the International Defence and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF) 2025 held from 12 to 14 May in Madrid.

The ‘Hispano' is based on the company's in-service C90 solution, which continues to be used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). However, it features a series of upgrades specifically requested by the marine corps, according to Santiago Galindo, exports/sales and corporate image manager at Instalaza.

Upgrades include a new pistol grip with trigger mechanism as well as the new ‘Vosel H' fire-control system (FCS), which enables the munition to accurately hit point targets out to a maximum effective range of 650 m.

The Hispano also offers end-users significant weight savings, with the launcher and munition weighing 5.7 kg, and the FCS 1.7 kg, including batteries, Galindo said.

The Vosel H FCS, specifically designed for Hispano, features day and thermal imaging cameras, a gyroscope, laser rangefinder, and a ballistic computer, which the company said considers the environmental conditions for the ammunition's propellant.

Hispano is capable of firing any legacy C90 ammunition (anti-tank, anti-bunker, dual purpose, and enhanced blast) in addition to extended range anti-tank munitions capable of hitting targets up to 650 m.

Galindo told Janes the Spanish Marine Corps would be undertaking live-fire trials in Spain this week and suggested a contract could be signed for an undisclosed number of munitions by the end of 2025.

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