CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles
Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) in April this year. The order means the country will receive its first vehicle this year.
Saab receives Carl-Gustaf ammo order
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has placed an order for Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system ammunition with Saab, the company announced on 12 October.
The order is a part of the company’s framework contract with USSOCOM for the 84-mm recoilless rifle system that was announced in August 2014. The deliveries under the contract are expected to be made during 2015 and 2016.
The Carl-Gustaf system, known as MAAWS in US service, allows troops to remain agile and effective, giving users a wide range of engagement options.
Torbjörn Saxmo, head of business unit Ground Combat, Saab, said: ‘This order demonstrates the continued confidence of our customer in the capabilities and versatility of the Carl-Gustaf. The system gives soldiers a battle-winning edge through its high accuracy, supreme effectiveness and great versatility.’
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