Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract for components to the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The total value of the order is MSEK 115.

“This is very positive and it further proves the capability of the Carl-Gustaf system which until now has been exported to more than 40 customers around the world,” says Tomas Samuelsson, business area manager for Dynamics within Saab.

Delivery will take place during 2010-2011.

At the request of the customer, further details regarding the contract will not be announced.

The Carl-Gustaf system has a long and successful history, and still proves itself to be a modern and capable Ground Support weapon. The system has successively been modernized and adapted to meet new requirements.