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.