# Lithuania receives new delivery of Carl-Gustaf

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- Published: 2026-11-11
- Type: News brief · Section: Land · Country: sweden
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- Primary source: https://x.com/Lithuanian_MoD/status/2120114720803856659
- Tags: lithuania, carl-gustaf, lithuanian armed forces, anti-armour, infantry, recoilless rifle

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](https://x.com/Lithuanian_MoD/status/2120114720803856659) 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.

## FAQ

**What 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.

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

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has not specified how many Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles are included in the latest delivery. The ministry has also not disclosed the financial value of the procurement. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-11.

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

According to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence, the procurement is part of the country's continued investment in weapon systems and military readiness. The delivery aims to strengthen anti-armour capability and the infantry's firepower within the armed forces. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-11.

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