NLAW brochure - Saab

NLAWnext generationlight anti-tank weaponNLAW (Next Generation Light AntitankWeapon) is the first ever singlesoldier missile system that rapidlyknocks out any Main Battle Tank injust one shot by striking it from above.The true tank killer for light forces thatoperate dismounted in all environmentsincluding built-up areas.STATUSCATEGORYATTACK MODEENTERING SERVICEDISPOSABLE ANTI-TANK MISSILE SYSTEMSELECTABLE OTA-DA

NLAW next generation light anti-tank weaponProviding Anti-Tank SuperiorityWhen a dismounted soldier is equippedwith the one-man-portable NLAW, he isgiven the power to immediate destroy themost advanced MBT, wherever and wheneverit appears within combat range, 20 to600 metres, from any aspect, firing only oneshot.NLAW is built upon mature and wellproventechnologies within areas such aswarhead, guidance, fuze, confined spaceand insensitive munition. Thesetechnologies have been further improvedand combined with the most moderntechnology available on the market today.Exceptional TechnologiesPLOS (Predicted Line of Sight)The soldier tracks the target for a fewseconds before firing. The missile’sguidance electronics record the soldier’saiming movement, calculate and predict aflight path to the target.Attack ModesAgainst tanks and other armoured targets,the OTA (Overfly Top Attack) mode isused. In OTA mode, the missile flies aboutone metre above the line of sight. Thewarhead initiates above the target’s mostvulnerable part – the roof.Against non-armoured targets, the DA(Direct Attack) mode is used. The missilethen flies on the line of sight. The sensorsare disconnected and the warhead initiatesshortly after impact.Target behind cover defeated in top-attack mode.Tactical AdvantageFull Effect on TargetNLAW is optimised to destroy modernMBTs with add-on armour, with full effectfrom within its whole combat range, evenwhen the target is only briefly visible orshowing an extremely small target area.Using the proven OTA technology with anadvanced fuze system, the missile alwayshas a ”full-size target”, seen from aboveand strikes through the roof, where theMBT is most vulnerable. The reliability andprecision of NLAW enhances survivabilityon the modern battlefield.NLAW Combat WeaponNLAW with clip-on image intensifierAs Easy as Aim and FireNLAW uses state of the art technology, notonly to achieve highest possible effect ontarget, but also to overcome the traditionaldifficulties faced by soldiers, such ascomplicated firing routines includingestimation of range, wind direction andtarget speed.The weapon is fully compatible with nightvision goggles and can also be fired withany other clip-on night vision devices.Years of experience developing shoulderlaunchedweapon systems have resulted inan ergonomically optimised and intuitiveweapon, with an outstanding SSKP (SingleShot Kill Probability).

NLAW next generation light anti-tank weaponrational in useEasy to IntegrateNLAW, a maintenance-free, disposableweapon, requires relatively little trainingand is easy to integrate into all existingoperational as well as maintenanceorganisations. The system does not requirechanges in tactics and gives combat unitsthe ability to act with a true tank killingcapability down to the individual soldierlevel in any scenario or environment.Although NLAW is an easy to use system,training will contribute to unit readiness.No live firing is required, both indoor andoutdoor trainers are available for improvingbasic skills as well as team and tacticalforce-on-force training.Low Risk InvestmentNLAW has a low LCC (Life Cycle Cost),with almost all costs going towardsprocurement, reducing hidden expensessuch as additional operation and supportcosts. Based on proven and improvedtechnologies, the system has beensubmitted to extensive testing and chosenby the FMV (Swedish Defence MaterielAdministration) and the DPA (BritishDefence Procurement Agency) as the bestsystem on the market.View from PC based in-door simulator.Combining the Best CapabilitiesNLAW combines the simplicity of lightanti-armour weapons with the advantagesof heavy, crew-operated guided missilesystems. With NLAW, an MBT can bedestroyed immediately upon targetdetection, regardless of attitude, withouthaving to mount the system, load theweapon and, in some cases, complete alock-on to launch sequence.Meaning the individual modern soldier hasa weapon to stop and destroy almost anytarget that arises in the chaos of the modernbattlefield, without assistance and usingonly one shot – making NLAW aninvaluable support to other weapons,creating the complete combat unit.Securing the FutureAfter extensive and rigid evaluation, theNLAW was selected by the British andSwedish defence authorities, as meetingthe demanding requirements for a nextgeneration light anti-tank weapon.The results of the evaluation have so farshown that NLAW is unmatchable as aone-man-portable, anti-tank system and ithas been chosen for the British and Swedisharmies as their future ultimate tank killer.The Swedish and British defenceauthorities assigned the JNS (Joint NLAWSystem) programme to Saab BoforsDynamics in mid-2002.Final assembly of the weapon is conductedby Thales Air Defence in the UK, SaabBofors Dynamics major teaming partner inthe joint NLAW system programme.Saab Bofors Dynamics and Thales AirDefence have a marketing agreementenabling any potential customer to procureNLAW missilethe system from either Saab BoforsDynamics or Thales Air Defence.

Product sheet - NLAW 4 - eng - v. 1Product DataWeight12,5 kgSaab is one of the world’s leading hightechnologycompanies, with its mainoperations focusing on defence, aviation andspace. The Group covers a broad spectrum ofcompetence and capability in systemsintegration.Saab develops, manufactures and deliversadvanced products and services for thedefence market, as well as for thosecommercial markets where there is a cleardemand for its capabilities.The Group’s own strength and strategicpartnerships enable it both to compete andto collaborate in international markets.Saab has the world as its market, butresearch, development and production arecarried out principally in Sweden. The Grouphas a total of approximately 14,000employees. Total annual sales are SEK 17,000million. Research and development correspondsto about 25 per cent of turnover.Thales is a leading international electronicsand systems group, serving defence, aerospaceand security markets worldwide,supported by a comprehensive servicesoffering.The group’s civil and military businessesdevelop in parallel to serve a single objective:the security of people, property and nations.Leveraging a global network of high-levelresearchers, Thales offers a capabilityunmatched in Europe to develop and deploycritical information systems. Thales employs60,000 people in 50 countries andgenerated revenues of €10.3 billion in 2005,with a record order book of over €20 billion.Combat rangeGuidance principleAttack modesWarheadArmour penetrationConfined space capability YesPreparation timeInsensitive MunitionShelf life20 m – 600+ mPLOS (PredictedLine of Sight)SelectableOTA (Overfly Top Attack)or DA (Direct Attack)Single shape chargeMore than MBT roof withERA (Explosive ReactiveArmour)Appr. 5 secondsYes20 yearsSpecifications subject to change without noticewww.saabgroup.comSaab Bofors Dynamics ABSE-691 80 KarlskogaSwedenTelephone: +46 586 810 00Fax: +46 586 857 00