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Saab Teams With Nexter Munitions For AT4 System On Future French Program

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, June 20th, 2014

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Saab defense and security company said June 18 it signed a co-operation agreement with Nexter Munitions for the supply of the AT4 Disposable Shoulder-Launched Weapon System to the future French Roquette NG–next generation rocket–program. “By teaming up with Nexter Munition, we get access to a company in France, with the expertise needed to support us with the Roquette NG program, throughout both tender and execution,” said Görgen Johansson, senior vice president and head of Business Area Dynamics for Saab. Jean-Patrick Baillet, managing director…

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