MilitaryNLAW
Missile Systemconfirmed
The NLAW (Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) is a man-portable, fire-and-forget, short-range anti-tank missile system. It utilizes Predicted Line of Sight (PLOS) and Overfly Top Attack (OTA) modes to effectively engage and defeat armored vehicles.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Saab Bofors Dynamics, Thales Air Defence |
| Introduced | 2009 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 720 km/h |
| Range | 0.8 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 0.0125 t |
History
Developed by Saab Bofors Dynamics and Thales Air Defence, and entering service in 2009, it has been widely adopted by several countries and used in recent conflicts.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | confirmed |
| United Kingdom | — | confirmed |
| Sweden | — | confirmed |
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