7th December 2022. Saab Defence and Security has reached an agreement with and received an order from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for the Next Generation Light AntiTank Weapon system (NLAW). The order value is approximately SEK 2.9 billion and deliveries will take place 2023-2026.
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NLAW is a shoulder-launched, anti-tank guided missile system that attacks the tank from above.
Demand is increasing for anti-tank systems such as NLAW. We look forward to further strengthening our close relationship with the UK and are proud to continue delivering our proven and trusted anti-tank capability, says Saab’s President and CEO Micael Johansson.
NLAW combines the simplicity of light anti-armour weapons with the advantages of heavy, crew-operated guided missile systems. With NLAW, a single soldier can take out a heavily-protected modern main battle tank at ranges between 20 and 800 metres.
Press release
It has been announced today that thousands of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) systems will be assembled in Northern Ireland to boost the UK’s stockpile.
🎬 watch the video below to learn more about the NLAW.@scots_guardspic.twitter.com/dCFO1J5pP8
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) December 7, 2022
Thousands of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) systems will be assembled in Northern Ireland to boost the UK's 🇬🇧 stockpile, following a £229 million deal with @Saab announced today by @BWallaceMP.
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— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) December 7, 2022