Saab receives order for anti-tank weapon NLAW from France
Saab and the French General Directorate of Armaments, Direction générale de l’Armement, have signed a contract regarding Saab’s NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon). Deliveries are scheduled 2026-2030.
The order includes NLAW weapons as well as indoor and outdoor trainers. The contract also includes options for France to order additional NLAW weapons.
“NLAW will bring a new level of anti-tank capability that changes the dynamic on the battlefield for the French Army. NLAW provides unmatched effectiveness by giving the individual soldier the ability to stop even the most heavily armoured threat in a few seconds. With a history of delivering both our AT4 and Carl-Gustaf M4 to the French Armed Forces, we look forward to bringing the capabilities of NLAW as well,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.
NLAW is Saab’s combat proven anti-tank weapon used by nations including Sweden, the United Kingdom and Finland. It provides forces with an exceptional anti-tank capability based on innovative technology, without requiring complex set-up. Its smart guidance system means one soldier can take out any modern main battle tank with a single shot, from inside a building, around a corner, or behind cover.
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Saab signed a contract with the French General Directorate of Armaments for the delivery of NLAW anti-tank weapons, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 to 2030. The contract includes options for additional orders and training equipment. NLAW is expected to enhance the anti-tank capabilities of the French Army significantly.
- Saab signed a contract with France for NLAW anti-tank weapons.
- Deliveries are scheduled between 2026 and 2030.
- The contract includes options for additional orders of NLAW weapons.
- NLAW provides significant anti-tank capabilities for individual soldiers.
- Saab has a history of supplying military equipment to the French Armed Forces.