Netherlands orders Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles through NSPA
The Netherlands ordered Carl-Gustaf M4s through the NSPA during the week of 5 May. (Estonian Centre for Defence Investments)
The Netherlands has ordered Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Commando Materieel en IT (Materiel and IT Command: COMMIT) spokesperson Arvid Staarink confirmed to Janes on 27 May.
“Deliveries will start by the end of 2025 and be completed by the end of 2028. We cannot say anything about the contract value,” he said.
An NSPA spokesperson told Janes that the order is for Carl-Gustaf launchers, various types of munition, and training material. Staarink said the call-off purchase order was placed under an outline agreement between the NSPA and Saab for the provision of Carl-Gustaf systems and ammunition.
The contract was placed during the week of 5 May to replace obsolete Panzerfaust 3 (PzF 3) anti-tank weapons, according to the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD). The PzF 3 has a maximum range of 600 m and the Carl-Gustaf M4 600–800 m, depending on the ammunition used.
The Dutch MoD has allocated EUR50–250 million (USD56.7–283.5 million) to the replacement and expansion of short-range anti-tank capabilities, according to the ministry's 15 May 2024 Defence Project Overview and its 17 September 2024 update.
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