![]() ![]() BAE Systems has constructed a new semiconductor facility at Plymouth to manufacture the silicon rate sensors within the IMU. The missile’s inertial measurement unit is manufactured by BAE Systems at Plymouth. Final assembly and test is carried out at the Thales Air Defence facilities in Belfast. Thales Air Defence is the major UK partner, leading Team MBT LAW which includes 14 UK subcontractors for the manufacture of the weapon system. MBT LAW anti-tank missile system developmentīoth launcher and missile development are carried out at Saab Bofors Dynamics facilities at Eskilstuna and Karlskoga in Sweden using the expertise gained on anti-armour systems such as the Carl-Gustaf system, the AT4 CS confined spaces weapon and the Bill anti-tank missile. ![]() ![]() An additional (undisclosed) number were ordered in December 2008. In December 2007, Finland placed an order for an undisclosed number of NLAW systems. In December 2005, the Swedish government also awarded a contract to Saab Bofors for the series production and delivery of the NLAW, to be designated RB (Robot) 57 in the Swedish forces. "The MBT LAW is a portable, short-range, fire-and-forget system." ![]()
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