Summary and Key Points: The war in Ukraine has highlighted the effectiveness of shoulder-fired anti-tank weapons, with the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle playing a crucial role. -Developed by Saab ...

The crux of the Carl Gustaf is its recoilless design. Unlike traditional artillery which has bulky recoil mechanisms integrated into their design and are not man-portable, recoilless designs forgo ...

The Army is getting new programmable rounds for its arsenal of 84mm Carl Gustaf recoilless rifles, according to the ammunition’s manufacturer. In a Tuesday press release, Swedish defense contractor ...

June 13, 2023: Britain has resumed using the Swedish Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle. Britain had used older versions of Carl Gustaf until 1990. Until recently Britain had been using the Swedish NLAW ...

Lightweight, powerful, and versatile—the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle has become a battlefield staple across the globe. In this video, we explore the origins, design evolution, and modern applications ...

The SAAB Carl-Gustaf 84mm recoilless rifle is generally referred to as the “Gus” (pronounced ‘goose’) or just the “Gustaf” by most soldiers and Marines, who have employed the powerful weapon during ...

PARIS — Sweden’s Saab signed a contract with Poland to provide the country with more than $1 billion worth of Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles, ammunition and training equipment, in what the company ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On May 10, Sweden’s military announced it would be purchasing a ...

The Carl-Gustaf M4 (pictured above) is an 84 mm, shoulder-fired, one-manportable, breech-loaded, percussion-fired, recoilless rifle. (ECDI) The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has ordered 300 ...

Ukrainian soldiers study a Saab-made Carl Gustaf M4 weapon during a training session near Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Marienko, File) PARIS — Sweden’s Saab signed a contract ...