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Saab Receives Order For Carl-Gustaf Components

Gally Articola

Friday, October 18th, 2013

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Sweden’s defense and security company Saab on Oct. 10 said an unidentified military customer ordered components for the Carl Gustaf man-portable weapons system. The order for the 84mm recoilless rifle is for system components and is valued at $66.8 million, with an option for additional orders worth about $17.5 million. The components are comprised of ammunition for the latest Carl-Gustaf system. “Carl-Gustaf is a world leading system and a key component of armed forces throughout the world. With each new model the…

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