Defense and security company Saab has received an ammunition order from the Austrian Armed Forces for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. Deliveries will take place during 2016-2017.

The contract includes production and deliveries of ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf system, a modern and effective ground support weapon.

“The Carl-Gustaf is a world-leading weapon system which has repeatedly proven itself in the most demanding environments as a versatile, powerful tool for the infantry soldier,” said Torbj?rn Saxmo, Head of Saab business unit Ground Combat.

Saab’s Carl-Gustaf system has a long and distinguished service history all around the world. It has been successively modernized and enhanced to meet the changing requirements of its users. The Carl-Gustaf system is part of Saab’s wide range of battlefield weapons that deliver a flexible capability so that troops can remain agile and effective in any scenario.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions within military defense and civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents around the world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking, Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.