# Finland orders RGW110 anti-tank weapons in €84.5 million deal

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- Published: 2026-11-03
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> Finland will procure RGW110 heavy anti-tank weapons from Germany's Dynamit Nobel Defence in an €84.5 million deal, replacing the Finnish Army's ageing APILAS systems with deliveries starting in 2027. The shoulder-launched, single-use weapon was developed further in cooperation with Finnish Defence Forces to meet operational requirements.

![Product photo of RGW110 from Dynamit Nobel Defence](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/9530992a-b657-4ff4-be03-41613993b100/public)
*Product photo of RGW110 from Dynamit Nobel Defence · DND*

**Finland will procure RGW110 heavy anti-tank weapons from Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence in a deal worth approximately €84.5 million. The weapons will replace the Finnish Army’s ageing APILAS systems, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027.**

According to a ⁠[press release](https://defmin.fi/en/-/minister-of-defence-hakkanen-new-heavy-anti-tank-weapons-will-be-procured-for-the-finnish-army) from Finland’s Ministry of Defence, Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has authorised the procurement, which also includes training equipment and instruction. The contract value excludes VAT.

– The procurement [...] is part of a broader process where the focus of materiel procurement is shifting to the Army’s needs. Improving the Army’s materiel and equipment is a strategic investment that will strengthen our defence system as a whole, Minister of Defence Häkkänen said.

The RGW110 is a single-use, shoulder-launched weapon intended to engage main battle tanks at close range. It will complement the Finnish Army’s existing anti-tank capabilities.

In a ⁠separate [statement](https://maavoimat.fi/en/-/heavy-close-range-anti-tank-capability-being-developed-new-heavy-anti-tank-weapon-system-for-the-army), the Finnish Army confirmed that the RGW110 will replace the APILAS system acquired in the 1980s.

– The main battle tank will remain a threat in the battlefield in the future as well. The new single-use anti-tank weapon is intended for destroying tanks at close range, says Colonel Ari Mure, Inspector of the Infantry at Army Command Finland, in the statement.

According to the Finnish Army, the RGW110 was selected following evaluations and tests against a target representing the required level of armour protection. ⁠Dynamit Nobel Defence [confirms](https://dn-defence.com/de/the-company/news/) that the weapon’s warhead was subsequently developed further in cooperation with the Finnish Defence Forces to meet their operational requirements.

Neither the number of weapons ordered nor a final delivery date has been disclosed.

## FAQ

**What is the value of Finland's RGW110 anti-tank weapon deal?**

Finland's procurement of RGW110 heavy anti-tank weapons from Germany's Dynamit Nobel Defence is worth approximately €84.5 million, excluding VAT. The deal, authorised by Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen, also includes training equipment and instruction for the Finnish Army. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-03.

**Which system will the RGW110 replace in the Finnish Army?**

The RGW110 will replace the Finnish Army's APILAS system, which was acquired in the 1980s. According to the Finnish Army, the RGW110 was chosen after evaluations and tests against a target representing the required armour protection level, with its warhead further developed for Finland's operational requirements. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-03.

**When will deliveries of the RGW110 weapons begin?**

Deliveries of the RGW110 heavy anti-tank weapons are scheduled to begin in 2027. The Finnish Ministry of Defence has not disclosed the number of weapons ordered or a final delivery date, leaving the full procurement timeline and scope still undefined. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-03.

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