The Saab Bofors Dynamics NLAW (/ ˈ ɛ n l ɔː / EN-law), also known as the MBT LAW or RB 57, is a fire-and-forget, lightweight shoulder-fired, and disposable (single-use) line of sight (LOS) missile system, designed for infantry use.

The MBT LAW (Main Battle Tank Light Anti-Armor Weapon), also known as the NLAW (Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon), is a man-portable system developed for infantry use against heavily armored vehicles, including main battle tanks.

All you need to destroy a solid armored modern battle tank with a single shot is a Nlaw shoulder launch system and an operator. This new weapon’s combination of mobility, adaptability, and destructive power is unprecedented.

NLAW gives single ground-combat troops the confidence to challenge and destroy the fiercest of tanks. David truly can defeat Goliath. Weighing just 12.5 kilograms, the system is one-man portable.

Apr 11, 2024 · Weighing approximately 12.5 kg (28 lbs) with a missile weight of 6.5 kg (14 lbs), the NLAW strikes an optimal balance between portability and destructive potential. Its warhead, weighing 1.8 kg (4 lbs), is engineered to penetrate modern tank armours, including those equipped with explosive reactive armour.

Mar 25, 2025 · In May 2002, the UK Ministry of Defence released the Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) programme to replace the LAW 80, a short-range anti-tank guided weapon called the Main Battle Tank and Light Anti-Tank Weapon (MBT) - LAW).

The NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) system, developed by Swedish company Saab Bofors Dynamics, is an advanced anti-tank solution, also known as the MBT LAW or RB 57. It is a portable weapon designed for single use, operates on …

The Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) is the first, non-expert, short-range, anti-tank missile that rapidly knocks out any main battle tank in just one shot by striking it...

The Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) is the first ever single soldier missile system that rapidly knocks out any Main Battle Tank (MBT) in just one shot by striking it from above.

Feb 5, 2025 · NLAW's 500 mm armour-piercing warhead can eliminate heavily protected main battle tanks with a single shot. One of NLAW's key advantages is its 20–800 meter combat range, which makes it the most versatile anti-tank weapon ideal for both short-range and medium-range combat against armoured targets.