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Among the trends in modern warfare, one stands out – soldiers on the ground remain indispensable for holding and defending a country. Even with the increased reliance on drone-led missions, the majority of troops from military branches, including infantry, special forces and marines, continue to travel on foot while trying to gain tactical positions.
The Russia-Ukraine war has seen hundreds of thousands of drones being used. Yet, the war has also shown how quickly drones can lose significance. The Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones, for example, which were instrumental in countering Russian forces early on, lost their effectiveness as air defence systems evolved. Rapid adaptability is crucial for an unmanned system for its optimum utilisation. So, it is not just about drones and unmanned vehicles but keeping them relevant and scalable and adapting them to mission modes.
As the IAF looks closely at the full package of choices available for its MRFA acquisition programme, Saab's Gripen offer is a complete package of capabilities to defeat the most advanced threats in a modern battlespace while ensuring future operational relevance.
On 4th March, 2024, Saab performed the groundbreaking for the manufacturing facility for the shoulder-launched weapon system Carl-Gustaf® in India. The facility, run by the new company, Saab FFVO India, will be located in Jhajjhar, Haryana. This will be the first Carl-Gustaf manufacturing facility outside Sweden.
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Only the most advanced weapon system that combines lethality with ease of use for gunners makes sense for modern Armed Forces like India's. The weapon system must be tough enough to be air-dropped, have quick reloading and adjusting capabilities, be effective against all potential targets such as tanks, vehicles, and structures, and, most significantly, strike with pinpoint precision. The Carl-Gustaf® weapon system from Saab is a full kit that has all of these capabilities and more.
The Gripen E is the ideal solution for the challenges and the threats faced by the Indian defence forces today and in the future. As a highly advanced, multi-role fighter, packed with new technology that delivers combat advantage, Gripen E is designed to provide operational dominance and flexibility with superior survivability and lethality. It delivers unique combat capabilities that set it aside from the competition, and from all known threats, and would provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a formidable force.
Ever-changing battlespace requires a flexible, multi-purpose system. Saab’s Carl-Gustaf® provides the effectiveness soldiers need to eliminate the enemy down before they can react in all environments. The anti-tank, anti-personnel Carl-Gustaf M4 is the kind of equipment that would be vital for the urban combat that is underway now.
Ever since the 1970s, the Indian Army has been relying on the effectiveness and tactical flexibility offered by Saab’s Carl-Gustaf® recoilless rifle. And now, this relationship takes a step forward with the announcement of the setting up of a manufacturing facility for the shoulder-launched weapon system. Named Saab FFV India, the new company will be partnering with Indian sub-suppliers to make the entire Carl-Gustaf system, including the latest M4 version in India.
When we refer to a modern infantry soldier carrying a weapon, more often than not, we talk about a reusable weapon. The soldier can fire multiple times and engage with targets for a longer duration. Sounds just about right. But did you know that like multiple-use weapons, single-use weapons also make a lot of sense in the modern war theatre?