SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
Saab India announced the successful delivery of its AT4 anti-armour weapon system to the Indian Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in bolstering India’s short-range combat capabilities. Selected through a competitive evaluation process, the AT4, specifically the AT4CS AST variant designed for confined space operations, joins India’s arsenal as a trusted single-shot solution for urban and close-quarters engagements. Amid heightened tensions following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack, the AT4’s induction enhances India’s tactical edge, particularly against armored threats in complex environments.
Selected through a rigorous and competitive evaluation process, the AT4 has now officially joined India’s arsenal as a trusted, single-shot solution for short-range combat scenarios. India has procured the AT4CS AST variant, specifically engineered for operations in confined spaces—making it ideally suited for urban warfare, including use from within buildings, bunkers, and other complex environments.
The AT4CS AST’s lightweight, disposable design offers Indian soldiers a simple yet highly effective anti-armour capability, enhancing their combat effectiveness in close-quarter battles. The system’s proven reliability, ease of use, and precision firepower played a pivotal role in its selection over competing systems.
This acquisition represents a major step forward in India’s modernization efforts for its infantry forces. It also reflects the Indian Armed Forces’ growing trust in Saab’s portfolio, as they are already long-standing users of Saab’s famed Carl-Gustaf system. The addition of the AT4 now broadens the operational flexibility of India’s ground forces, providing them with greater tactical options in short-range, high-intensity combat.
Speaking on the delivery, Saab India officials highlighted the importance of this milestone:
“We are proud to deliver the AT4 weapon system to the Indian Armed Forces. The selection of the AT4 following a competitive process reaffirms Saab’s commitment to providing world-class solutions to India’s defense needs. We look forward to strengthening this partnership further as India continues its path toward modernizing its military capabilities.”
As Saab continues to deepen its presence in India, including efforts toward “Make in India” initiatives and potential future local production, the delivery of the AT4 is seen as an important achievement that may open doors for additional collaborations in the coming years.
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