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Sweden Orders $14 Million In Carl-Gustaf Ammunition From Saab

Tuesday, August 9th, 2016

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Sweden Orders $14 Million In Carl-Gustaf Ammunition From Saab

Carl-Gustaf Ammunition Photo: Saab

Saab received a $14 million order for Carl-Gustaf ammunition from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for use by the Swedish Army, the company said Tuesday.The Carl-Gustaf is a man-portable shoulder-launched 84mm recoilless rifle known in the U.S. as the M3 Multi-role, Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS). It allows dismounted soldiers to attack armored vehicles, clear obstacles, and attack enemies in buildings.“With this order, of both live and training ammunition, the Swedish Armed Forces continues its efforts to increase the…

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