All about Carl-Gustaf M4, the Swedish weapon system set to be manufactured in India
India Today
Saab, the Swedish defence products company, announced on Tuesday that the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system will be manufactured in India. Here is everything you need to know about the man-portable, multi-purpose device.
The Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons system by the Swedish defence company Saab is set to be manufactured in India, announced Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics. In this effort, Saab has decided to set up a manufacturing facility in India, under its new company Saab FFV India, which is currently under registration.
The Carl-Gustaf weapon system manufactured by Saab is one of the most evolved and versatile weapon systems. It has undergone years of innovation and has been used by the Indian Army for decades.
Its latest iteration, the Carl-Gustaf M4, is a recoilless man-portable, multi-role weapon system which can use a wide variety of ammunition. Here is everything you need to know about the weapon system with advanced technology, which is set to be manufactured in India beginning in 2024.
The tagline of the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system is ‘One weapon. Any task’. It weighs less than seven kilos and is under one metre in length. Its programable and versatile ammunition makes it an anti-armour, anti-structure and anti-personnel weapon system.
“The Carl-Gustaf provides the effectiveness soldiers need to shut the enemy down before they can react in all environments,” states the official website. This single-weapon system increases tactical flexibility while reducing the amount of equipment to carry in all situations.
The Carl-Gustaf M4 helps soldiers with a multitude of missions they may have to accomplish on the battlefield. Whether it is dealing with armoured units, clearing obstacles or fighting enemies in buildings, the Carl-Gustaf M4, with its advanced fire control and programmable ammunition, is up to the task.
According to the website, it is the total package of weapons, sights, ammunition, training and support.
