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Saab Signs Five-Year Framework With SOCOM For Carl-Gustaf Weapon Systems

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, August 29th, 2014

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Defense and security company Saab has signed a new five-year, $187 million framework contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for the company’s Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The contract, with an initial $14.3 million order, is a follow-on agreement to a previous five-year contract for the 84mm recoilless rifle system. The framework contract enables SOCOM to place orders for weapons and ammunition over the five-year contract period up to a total value of approximately $187 Million. “This is another…

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