Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Nammo, a Norwegian-Finnish company, to modernize its anti-tank weaponry.
The M72 LAW-EC (Light Anti-Tank Weapon - Enhanced Capability) will replace the outdated RPG-7 rocket launchers previously used by the Malaysian Army, reports foreign media.
The contract includes the delivery of 800 M72 LAW-EC units.
While the exact value of the contract is not disclosed, each M72 LAW-EC unit is priced around $1,200. The Malaysian Army's current anti-tank inventory also includes the Carl Gustaf 84mm, Instalaza C90, and Saab Bofors AT4. The M72 LAW-EC is chosen to phase out the Russian-made RPG-7.
About the M72 LAW-EC
The M72 LAW-EC is a portable, single-use anti-tank weapon system that has been upgraded from the original M72 LAW to handle modern armored threats. It features a length of about 1 meter (39 inches) when extended and 0.67 meters (26 inches) when collapsed, with a weight of 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds), making it easy for soldiers to carry and deploy.
The system includes a pre-packaged launcher with an integrated sight, requiring minimal training for effective use. It fires a rocket-propelled grenade powered by a solid-fuel rocket motor, designed to penetrate armored targets with its high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead, which uses a shaped charge to focus explosive energy on a small area.
Advantages Over the RPG-7
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