Tag: Carl Gustaf
Increasing Infantry Overmatch with Advanced Shoulder Fired Weapons
Seeking to increase the combat power of small dismounted teams, DARPA is studying the Massive Overmatch Assault Round (MOAR) as a way to enhance current man-portable infantry weapon systems with compact, multi-function precision engagement munitions. While some manufacturers address these capabilities with dedicated weapon systems, Saab is exploring enhancement for its proven M4 and AT4 weapon systems, to meet MOAR goals.
SOCOM Orders Additional M3 Carl Gustafs
The U.S. Special Operations Command has awarded the Swedish company Saab a follow-on order for additional Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon systems and ammunition. The order has a total value of US$25.8 million for delivery next year (2013).
Asia Pacific Defense Update – November 21, 2011
Washington to Transfer an F-16 Squadron to Indonesia | India is Set to Test Fly the Nirbhany Cruise Missile in early 2012 | India Launches New Generation Strategic Missile Agni 4 | India Plans to Beef Northern Border Surveillance with SAR | Malaysia Considers Expanding Su-30MKM Combat Roles | Malaysia Considers Equipping its F/A-18D with AIM-9X Super Sidewinder | Taiwan’s Surveillance Radar Program Faces One Year Delay \ Canberra Wants a Sixth Globemaster III for the RAAF | More Ammo for the Carl Gustafs | Poland delivers Four Swidniks to the Philippines
Saab Wins $180 Million Order for Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Ammo
Saab has received an order worth over US$180 million (MSEK 1155) for anti-armor projectiles for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The company will deliver the first ammunition batches in September 2011 and continue supplies throughout 2012 with additional option for 2013. The identity of the customer was not disclosed.
Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW)
The Swedish 'Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon' (NLAW) RB-57 took off in recent years as more users line up with new orders. NLAW was...
Infantry Systems at Eurosatory 2004
Recent combat lessons reemphasized the lack of availability in weapon systems suitable for urban warfare. Among infantry systems on display at Eurosatory 2004, were...
M3 – Carl Gustaf Weapon System
The Garl Gustaf Weapon System is a multi-role man portable "artillery" providing infantry units the ability to engage any type of target, including armor,...
