LINKÖPING, Sweden, June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Saab has signed a
framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel
Administration (FMV) to provide the Swedish Armed Forces with
Carl-Gustaf® M4. The framework agreement will allow FMV to place
orders during a ten-year period. An initial order for Carl-Gustaf
M4 weapons, of approximately MSEK 330, has been placed with
deliveries taking place during 2020-2023.
Since 1948, the Carl-Gustaf multi-purpose weapon system has been
supporting dismounted infantry around the world in dealing with a
full range of battlefield challenges. The new version, Carl-Gustaf
M4, launched in 2014, has all the effectiveness and versatility of
the Carl-Gustaf system but its improved and lightweight design,
weighing less than 7 kg, offers significant mobility improvements
to the soldier.
In 2018, FMV placed the first order to provide the Swedish Armed
Forces with the latest version of the Carl-Gustaf system. The
framework agreement recently signed is the beginning of larger
investments in the system, to eventually have the entire Swedish
Armed Forces equipped with the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon along with
upgrades for ammunition and accessories.
The framework agreement allows FMV to make quick and cost
effective purchasing on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces with a
minimum of red tape. In addition, the Estonian and Latvian Armed
Forces are also allowed to purchase under this framework
agreement.
"We are happy to announce that the Swedish Armed Forces,
the first and original user of the Carl-Gustaf system, have decided
to modernize their shoulder-fired support-weapon capability. This
order will provide the Swedish soldiers with the most modern
support weapons, ammunition, and accessories", says Görgen
Johansson, head of Saab business area Dynamics.
The Carl-Gustaf M4 is the latest version of the portable,
shoulder-launched, multi-role weapon system. It gives users a wide
range of engagement options and allows troops to remain agile and
effective in any scenario. It builds on the system's formidable
capabilities, offering a higher degree of accuracy, lighter
construction and compatibility with future innovations. The M4 is
also compatible with future battlefield technology developments
such as intelligent sighting systems and programmable ammunition.
Since the launch in 2014, Saab has signed contracts with eleven
different nations for the Carl-Gustaf M4.
For further information, please contact:
Saab Press Centre,
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services and solutions within military defence and civil security.
Saab has operations and employees on all continents around the
world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking,
Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet
customers' changing needs.
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