Carl-Gustaf – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

8 May

Arms

Close-up of a Saab HEAT 758 round, set against a snowy winter backdrop

Saab Packs Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat the heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield.

May- 2025 -

30 May

Americas

A soldier is seen in the center of the image carrying a Saab Carl-Gustaf Rifle on his shoulder. The rifle is painted black, and the soldier is wearing brown-green camouflage, blending in with the forest's colors.

Juster Domingo

Saab to Supply Carl-Gustaf M4 Rifles to Canada

Saab has signed a contract to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the Carl-Gustaf M4 man-portable, multi-role weapon system.

Jan- 2025 -

7 January

Arms

Joe Saballa

Lithuania Boosts Anti-Tank Capabilities With New Carl-Gustaf Order

Lithuania is expanding its anti-tank capabilities with a new order for Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles from Swedish defense firm Saab.

Dec- 2024 -

2 December

Arms

Joe Saballa

Saab Introduces Innovative Indoor Trainer for All Ground Combat Weapons

Saab has unveiled a new virtual training solution designed for its full range of weapon systems, including the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle.

Nov- 2024 -

26 November

Business

Senop Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager

Inder Singh Bisht

Saab Orders Senop AFCD TI Smart Sight for NATO Customer

Saab has contracted Senop to deliver the Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager for a NATO nation.

15 November

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Saab to Provide In-Service Support for Australian Army’s Carl Gustaf M4

Saab has signed a four-year contract with the Australian Army to provide in-service support for the 84mm Carl Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle.

Jun- 2024 -

25 June

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Senop Unveils Carl-Gustaf Advanced Fire Control System

Finnish optronics developer Senop unveiled its cutting-edge Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager earlier this month.

Mar- 2024 -

6 March

Arms

A soldier is seen with his back turned, seemingly laying low in a brown, forested area. He is wearing camouflage. On his right shoulder, a black Carl-Gustaf rifle rests as he props it up to point forward.

Juster Domingo

Saab Signs $1.2-Billion Carl Gustaf Order With Poland

Saab has signed an agreement with Poland to provide Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank weapons, ammunition, and training equipment.

5 March

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Saab Constructing Carl Gustaf Anti-Armor Rifle Factory in India

Saab has begun constructing a “fully owned” Carl Gustaf rifle factory in Haryana’s Jhajjar, India, the first outside Sweden.

Nov- 2023 -

16 November

Arms

Joe Saballa

Saab Cleared to Build Carl-Gustaf Production Facility in India

Saab has received the Indian government’s clearance to build a manufacturing facility in the country for the latest generation of its Carl-Gustaf M4 rifles.

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