Nammo to Supply 800 M72 Anti-tank Weapons to Malaysian Army

The Malaysian Army has selected the M72 LAW-EC (Light Anti-Tank Weapon) to replace its long-standing RPK-7 rocket launchers.

Under a new contract with the Norwegian-Finnish joint venture Nammo, the Malaysian military will receive 800 units of the M72 LAW-EC. Although the total value of the deal has not been disclosed, the average unit price of the M72 LAW-EC is $1,200.

This move is part of a broader modernization effort for Malaysia's anti-tank arsenal, which currently includes systems such as the Carl Gustav 84mm, Instalaza C90, and Saab Bofors AT4. The M72 LAW-EC is set to replace the Russian-made RPG-7 in Malaysia’s inventory, reflecting a shift towards more modern and versatile weaponry.

Produced by the Norwegian-Finnish aerospace and defense group Nammo, the M72 LAW-EC is a modern iteration of the M72, first introduced in the early 1960s. Noted for its lightweight, portable design and armor-piercing capabilities, the M72 LAW-EC has an effective range of 200 meters and weighs just 2.5 kg. It is among the most widely used anti-tank weapons globally, with 35 countries, including the Turkish Army, actively employing it. Additionally, a version of the M72 LAW-EC is produced by the Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE).