Japan buys more than 300 Carl-Gustaf grenade launchers from Saab
Swedish company Saab Bofors Dynamics will supply Japan with Carl-Gustaf grenade launchers.
What is known
The information appeared on the manufacturer’s official website. We are talking about more than 300 units of grenade launchers. Deliveries of weapons are scheduled for 2025. By the way, the Japanese Defense Forces have been using such Carl-Gustaf grenade launchers for several years, but in the M2 and M3 modifications. As for the new contract, it will most likely include new versions of the M4.
For those who don’t know
The Carl Gustaf M4 supports the use of programmable ammunition and boasts the FCD 558 fire control system. The grenade launcher has an adjustable shoulder rest and an adjustable barrel handle support. Unlike other variants, the M4 can be carried charged. The grenade launcher can hit targets at a distance of up to 1 km.