Lithuania receives new delivery of Carl-Gustaf

The Editorial Team · under Editor-in-Chief Jacob WollheimSweden11 Nov 2026Original Source

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Lithuania has received another delivery of the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle for the country's armed forces. The delivery is intended to strengthen anti-armour capability and infantry firepower.

This was announced by the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania, which states that the acquisition is part of the country's ongoing investments in weapon systems and military readiness.

The ministry does not specify how many recoilless rifles the delivery comprises or what its value is.

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01What is the new delivery of Carl-Gustaf meant to strengthen in the Lithuanian Armed Forces?

The delivery of the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle is intended to strengthen Lithuania's anti-armour capability and increase the infantry's firepower. This is according to information from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence, which has announced that the country's armed forces have received a further delivery of the weapon system. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-11.

02How many recoilless rifles were included in the delivery to Lithuania?

03Why is Lithuania carrying out this procurement of Carl-Gustaf?