STOCKHOLM, — May 20, 2026 : Swedish defense and security company Saab has received a SEK 460 million (approximately $48.9 million) order from Lithuania for the procurement of Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems and associated training equipment, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2029.
The order forms part of a newly signed ten-year framework agreement between Saab and the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence. In addition to the initial order value, the contract includes optional procurements that could increase the total value of the agreement to SEK 640 million over its duration.
According to Saab, the procurement package includes Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle systems, sub-calibre adapters for training ammunition, and Carl-Gustaf Outdoor Trainers designed to improve operational readiness and collective training capabilities for Lithuanian forces. The agreement also includes cooperation with Lithuania’s domestic defense industry in accordance with national regulations, supporting local logistics, maintenance, and defense technology capabilities.
“We are proud to continue providing the Lithuanian forces with the highly effective capabilities of the Carl-Gustaf weapon together with our training equipment, enabling the soldiers to prepare for and carry out their missions safely and with confidence,” said Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s Dynamics business area.
The Carl-Gustaf is an 84 mm man-portable, multi-role recoilless rifle system used by more than 40 countries worldwide. Designed primarily for dismounted infantry units, the weapon system is capable of engaging armored vehicles, structures, and enemy personnel across different battlefield environments.
The M4 variant represents the latest evolution of the Carl-Gustaf family and incorporates several design improvements over earlier versions. Built using titanium and carbon fiber components, the system weighs approximately 6.6–7 kilograms and measures less than one meter in length, making it lighter and more compact than the previous M3 variant.
The weapon supports a wide range of 84 mm ammunition types, including High-Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) rounds for anti-armor and urban warfare operations, as well as high-explosive, smoke, illumination, and anti-structure munitions. The system also supports multiple sighting configurations, including open sights, red-dot sights, telescopic optics, and advanced fire-control devices.
Saab stated that the associated training systems, including Outdoor Trainers and sub-calibre adapters, are intended to support advanced and collective skills training across a range of operational scenarios while improving training efficiency and safety.
The latest order builds on Lithuania’s participation in a multinational Carl-Gustaf M4 framework agreement joined in 2022 alongside Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia. Lithuania also placed a previous order for Carl-Gustaf M4 systems and spare equipment in early 2025 as part of its broader military modernization efforts.
The procurement comes as Lithuania continues increasing defense spending and strengthening military readiness along NATO’s eastern flank. The Baltic country has invested heavily in infantry weapons, armored vehicles, air defense systems, and military infrastructure in recent years, allocating approximately 4% of its GDP to defense amid regional security concerns.
Regional cooperation through shared framework agreements among Baltic nations is also expected to improve interoperability, simplify logistics and ammunition support, and reduce procurement costs for NATO-aligned forces operating in Northern and Eastern Europe.
Saab has not disclosed the number of weapon systems or training units included in the current order. Deliveries are expected to begin later this year and continue through 2029.
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