Saab receives order for anti-tank weapon from France

Saab has secured a new contract with France, extending its cooperation with the French armed forces through the supply of NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) systems.

The Swedish defence company and France’s General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) have signed an agreement covering deliveries between 2026 and 2030.

The order comes amid growing defence cooperation between Sweden and France, spanning Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Giraffe radar systems and the multi-billion-euro programme under which Sweden will acquire four French-built frigates for its navy.

The contract includes NLAW weapons, indoor and outdoor training systems, and options for France to procure additional missiles in the future, Saab said in a press release.

According to Saab, NLAW will provide the French Army with "a significant enhancement" in anti-tank capability. 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, Saab said.

NLAW is Saab’s combat-proven anti-tank weapon and is in service with countries including Sweden, the United Kingdom and Finland. 

Designed for rapid deployment with minimal preparation, it enables infantry forces to engage modern armoured threats using a lightweight, shoulder-launched system.

Saab says NLAW’s guidance technology allows a single soldier to defeat a modern main battle tank with one shot, including from concealed positions such as buildings, behind cover or around corners.