Saab has foreseen increasing production of the Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) systems so that it reaches an annual output of 400,000 units.

Breaking Defense reported about this with reference to the company’s CEO.

The Swedish manufacturer Saab plans to achieve such indicators in two years.

“In the context of how we have doubled capacity from one year to the next at our Swedish [NLAW] sites… and by 2025 we will have doubled capacity again, then it will be possible to generate 400,000 units from our sites per year,” said Saab CEO Micael Johansson during a financial results media briefing on February 10.

This projected increase in production is caused by strong demand as European countries try to replenish their stockpiles after transferring thousands of NLAW ATGMs to Ukraine.

Besides, these light anti-tank weapon systems are in demand among other customers around the world.

Over the past year, this weapon has become an effective means of combating Russian armored vehicles at close range in Ukraine.

The NLAW ATGM is a portable weapon weighing 12.5 kg. It was developed by the Swedish Saab AB group together with the British branch of the Thales group under the assignment and funding of the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.

The NLAW is a lightweight shoulder-fired disposable ATGM with an effective firing range of up to 800 meters. The system does not have an active targeting system.

Instead, it uses “predicted line-of-sight” guidance, including magnetic and optical sensors.

Before launch, the gunner uses a sight for three seconds to track the angular velocity of the target. The target is recorded by an inertial missile block.

During the flight, an inertial missile block makes the necessary adjustments, adapting the motion direction. The warhead of the missile is able to destroy a well-protected modern battle tank.