Saab awarded Indian contract for AT4 support weapon - Broadsword by Ajai Shukla

For more than three decades, Indian infantry platoons carried the so-called 84mm Carl Gustaf man-portable rocket launcher to destroy enemy tanks, or to bring down a brick or concrete hut on a terrorist hiding inside Is.

On Thursday, the Army picked up a new generation of Saab’s manportable weapon – called the AT4 – a play on its 84 mm caliber, as well as its full form, “anti-tank” – the Indian infantry single-shot weapon. , as a disposable anti-armor. Or urban combat weapons.

The contract with the MoD was signed by FFV Ordnance AB, which was responsible for Saab’s ground combat proposal in India.

“We are honored that the Indian Armed Forces, who are already users of our Karl-Gustaf systems, have also selected Saab for their single-shot weapon requirement. Gorgen Johansson of Saab, Indian Army and Indian Air The military can rely on the knowledge that they have the firepower needed to deliver an advantage.

The AT4 is one of the most popular and successful support weapon families in the market. Operated by a single soldier, this single-shot system has proven effectiveness against formations, landing craft, helicopters, armored vehicles and personnel.