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 of Nexter Systems and CEO of Nexter Munitions and Nexter Training, said: “We see the cooperation with Saab as a perfect match, where we together can create an extremely strong offer to the French Army.”
The AT4 is one of the most successful anti-armor weapons ever developed, battle proven in some of the most challenging of today’s warfare environments, Saab said in a statement. It is a lightweight, man-portable, fully disposable weapon system. The weapon is just as effective against landing craft, aircraft and helicopters as it is against land-based vehicles. It can also be used to protect fixed-defense installations, supply points and other vital assets. With the proven AT4CS version of the weapon the system is optimized for use in confined space.
Present in more than 15 countries worldwide, the AT4CS family has proven to be a highly reliable, robust and durable weapon system that has been extensively proven in combat.