U.S. Army Orders Additional Carl-Gustaf Recoilless Rifles

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06:01 AM, May 13, 2022
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The U.S. Army has placed an order for Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles, manufacturer Saab announced Thursday.

The Carl-Gustaf rifles are also known as Multi-purpose Anti-Armor Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) and M3A1 in the U.S. Army. The order will include deliveries of weapons for both the Army and the US Marine Corps. The contract has a total value of $16 million and is awarded under a current ID/IQ agreement.

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