
The Indian Army will induct 450 Carl Gustaf M4 launchers, a lighter shoulder-fired weapon for high-altitude combat. Saab builds them in Haryana.
The Indian Army will induct 450 Carl Gustaf M4 rocket launchers, a lighter shoulder-fired weapon designed to boost infantry firepower in high-altitude and mountainous terrain. The system operates across extreme temperature ranges, from desert heat to Himalayan cold, and fires multiple ammunition types including anti-tank, high-explosive dual-purpose (HEDP), smoke, and illumination rounds.
Saab manufactures the M4 at its Haryana facility, which serves both domestic and export orders. The Swedish defense firm has positioned the plant as a regional production hub for the Carl Gustaf family, which has been in service with over 40 countries.
The induction follows a broader push by the Indian military to modernize infantry weapons for the northern borders, where existing shoulder-fired systems face range and weight limitations at altitude. The M4 weighs under 7 kg, roughly 3 kg lighter than the earlier M3 variant, a difference that matters for soldiers carrying loads above 4,500 meters.
No delivery timeline or contract value has been disclosed.
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