LWI - Land Warfare
Latvia orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition
Saab has received an $18.7 million order for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf weapon system from the Latvian Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 24 October.
The order is a part of a framework agreement signed between Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration where Latvia can place orders for grenade ammunition from Saab.
The Latvian armed forces have been using Carl-Gustaf weapon system for more than 20 years.
Employing a wide range of ammunition types, the Carl-Gustaf system allows dismounted soldiers to neutralise armoured vehicles, clear obstacles and defeat enemies in buildings.
More from Land Warfare
-
Russia to replace legendary Makarov with new pistol
Russia will replace the legendary Soviet-era Makarov pistols used by its police and army with a new model that can work in extreme temperatures and ...
-
US to study making missile defence test site in Hawaii operational
The US DoD intends to study whether the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex in Kauai, Hawaii, could be turned into a combat-ready system to ...
-
Northrop demos APS for US Army
Northrop Grumman demonstrated advanced vehicle active protection system (APS) technologies against anti-tank guided munitions (ATGM) during a US Army sponsored exercise in Huntsville, Alabama. The ...
-
Outgoing US Army chief hails improved readiness
As the US Army prepares to submit is FY20 budget the service remains confident that it will continue to build readiness and prepare for a ...
-
Slovenian MoD postpones Boxer procurement programme
The Slovenian MoD is postponing the acquisition of the German-made Boxer 8x8 IFV, intended to form the base vehicle in a medium-sized Middle Battalion Battle ...
-
US Army eyes interim cruise missile defence
The US Army is looking to field an interim cruise missile defence capability to provide near-term protection until the longer-term Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) ...