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The $56 million order from Defence for additional Carl Gustaf M4 weapons systems will take place between 2024–25.
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According to a spokesperson for Saab, the capability is expected to be delivered with the company’s new FCD 558 fire control device.
Describing the role of the FCD 558 in the M4, a Saab release read, “while the old fire control system was fully mechanical and relied on interchangeable range knobs, the FCD 558 is electro-mechanical, allowing for direct communication with a chambered round.
“When an HE 448 round is chambered in a Carl Gustaf M4 fitted with an FCD 558, the two components are able to exchange information. The round identifies itself to the FCD and communicates propellant temperature — a crucial parameter in accurate targeting.”
The capability is in use by 40 countries, able to deploy a range of ammunition types that are designed to overcome vehicles, structures or illuminating the battlefield.
Andy Keough, managing director of Saab Australia, explained that the company looks forward to supporting the Australian Defence Force overcome a range of security issues.
“This order continues Saab’s longstanding relationship with the Australian Defence Force and again demonstrates the diverse range of products and services we offer,” Keough said.
“We are proud to deliver modern and user-focused weapon systems that ensure the ADF’s ability to meet a wide range of challenges on the battlefield.
“Saab’s support for the ADF extends from these advanced weapons through to ground-based air defence solutions, battle management systems, and world-leading deployable health and infrastructure services.”
Earlier in June, Saab Australia accepted the delivery of three military CT scanners from technology and capability partner Marshall Land Systems to support the delivery of Australia’s deployable health capability under JP 2060 Phase 3.
Once operational and deployed, the scanners will enable field medical staff to create detailed diagnostic images of patients — enabling immediate and accurate treatment during military and humanitarian missions.
Representatives from Saab Australia attended an event at Marshall Land Systems’ manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom to formally accept the CT scanners and celebrate the project milestone.
Keough congratulated Marshall Land Systems and the Saab project team on the milestone, saying, “Saab has brought together world-leading technology providers and healthcare experts to deliver the JP 2060 Phase 3 deployable health capability for the Australian Defence Force.”
