Saab signs Carl-Gustaf contract extension
Saab has announced that it has received a contract extension for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf M3 weapon system with an unnamed customer. The announcement was made in a 22 December 2011 company statement.
According to Saab, the order sum is MSEK 126 and deliveries will begin late 2012 and end during the first quarter 2013.
The Carl-Gustaf system has a long and successful history, but still proves itself to be a highly modern and capable Ground Support weapon. The system has successively been modernised and adapted to meet new requirements. With the Carl-Gustaf M3 version Saab offer state-of-the-art capability for demanding customers investing in the future.
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