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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle’s story began in the late 1940s and was inspired by the success of World War 2 man-portable rocket launchers such as the legendary Bazooka. Conceived and built in ...

Inspired by the Bazooka, the Swedish-built Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle has been a reliable anti-tank and support weapon for ...

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 ...

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has ordered more Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless ...

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 ...