Saab receives order for NLAW anti-tank weapon

Saab and the French General Directorate of Armaments, Direction générale de l’Armement, have signed a contract regarding Saab’s NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon). Deliveries are scheduled 2026-2030. The order includes NLAW weapons as well as indoor and outdoor trainers. The contract also includes options for France to order additional NLAW weapons. “NLAW will bring a new level of anti-tank capability that changes the dynamic on the battlefield for the French Army. NLAW provides unmatched effectiveness by giving the individual soldier the ability to stop even the most heavily armoured threat in a few seconds. With a history of delivering both our AT4 and Carl-Gustaf M4 to the French Armed Forces, we look forward to bringing the capabilities of NLAW as well,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics. NLAW is Saab’s combat proven anti-tank weapon used by nations including Sweden, the United Kingdom and Finland. It provides forces with an exceptional anti-tank capability based on innovative technology, without requiring complex set-up. Its smart guidance system means one soldier can take out any modern main battle tank with a single shot, from inside a building, around a corner, or behind cover. Saab announces new Giraffe AMB D radar Saab has launched the Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, the latest evolution of its proven Giraffe AMB radar family.Giraffe AMB D combines a new radar array design with a modern software architecture to deliver enhanced performance and greater operational flexibility. Designed to counter a wide range of threats, the system provides superior situational awareness through extended detection capability and advanced target tracking. Its software-defined architecture enables continuous upgrades, ensuring the radar can evolve to meet future operational requirements. “Giraffe AMB D demonstrates how technological innovation can enhance sensor capability while making the system more compact and deployable, with a reduced footprint. The result is a highly modular, mobile multi-domain radar that provides operational flexibility from the tactical edge to strategic missions,” says Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance. Building on more than 70 years of radar innovation and over two decades of operational success with Giraffe AMB, the new Giraffe AMB D leverages Active Electronically Scanned Array radar hardware with a new software architecture and modern processing capabilities to provide enhanced air surveillance performance. The system is designed to detect and track a broad spectrum of airborne threats while maintaining the adaptability required to address tomorrow’s challenges. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]