Saab to set-up Carl-Gustaf weapon system manufacturing facility in India

Bangalore, February 11. Swedish defence major Saab announced it is setting up a manufacturing facility in India for Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles that will support the production of the man-portable multi-role weapon system for the Indian armed forces.

Announcing this in a news conference, Head of the Swedish and Defence, Mr. Mats Palmberg, said, Saab will also be partnering with Indian sub-suppliers, and the systems manufactured in the facility will fully meet the requirements of ‘Make in India’.

‘We are fully committed towards enabling Indian Government’s Atmanirbhar approach to defence capability, and to that end, Saab is setting up a manufacturing facility for Carl-Gustaf weapon system in India, thereby further strengthening the production in the country, Palmberg said.

The facility will support the production of Carl-Gustaf M4 to the Indian armed forces as well as the  components for the users of the system around the world, he added.

Carl-Gustaf M4 man-portable multi-role weapon system that provides high tactical flexibility through its wide range of ammunition types, the company statement said.

‘It is extremely light weight (less than seven kilograms) and has improved ergonomics which reduces action time,’ the statement said.

The new M4 meets the need of present day modern conflict environment while offering compatibility with future innovations.

The Carl-Gustaf weapon system has been in with the Indian Army, since 1976, the statement said.

Through its wide variety of ammunition, Carl-Gustaf has established itself as the main shoulder launched weapon in the Indian armed forces, the company said.

Meanwhile, Saab will be exhibiting a range of products and solutions for fast changing defence and security environment at Aero India-2023, the five-day aero space and defence exhibition starting on February 13.

In addition, the company will engage with the Indian Industry to further its plans for building a strong defence Industrial base in India, making products for the rest of the world, it said.

At the Aero India this year, we will showcase our latest technologies which are changing defence and security planning, deployment and future force readiness, Palmberg stated.