In July 2026 the Indian Army issued a Request for Proposal for 450 Carl Gustaf Mark‑IV 84 mm shoulder‑fired rocket launchers.
Weapon and specifications
- Type: 84 mm recoilless, shoulder‑fired multi‑role weapon for anti‑armour, breaching and infantry support tasks.
- M4 weight: under 7 kg; earlier Indian inventory included M2 (~14 kg) and M3 (~10 kg).
- Ammunition types: modular rounds including HEAT/HEDP, high‑explosive, smoke, illumination and thermobaric variants.
Manufacture and industrial base
- Production site: Saab facility at Reliance MET City, Jhajjar (Haryana) designated for local manufacture of the M4.
- Ownership/FDI: Facility was granted clearance for 100% foreign direct investment for the unit and described as fully foreign‑owned defence manufacturing.
- Local supply chain: Indian ordnance industry, including Munitions India Limited, supplies compatible ammunition and components.
Contractual and operational parameters
- Procurement terms: RFP seeks 450 launchers with deliveries to commence within 12 months of contract signing.
- After‑sales: 15 years of product support specified and a 24‑month warranty.
- Environmental range: specified operational temperatures from −20°C to +50°C.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Origin: Carl Gustaf family developed by Saab (Sweden); India has operated M2/M3 variants since the 1970s.
- Design feature: Recoilless principle uses backblast to reduce launcher recoil, permitting shoulder‑fired employment.
- Regulatory note: Major foreign investment and defence production projects require clearances under India’s FDI and defence production frameworks.