P. J. Sheehan
Ceist:50 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence if the 90mm anti-tank weapon is still in service; and, if so, where ammunition for this weapon is manufactured. [22958/98]
Vol. 496 No. 4
50 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence if the 90mm anti-tank weapon is still in service; and, if so, where ammunition for this weapon is manufactured. [22958/98]
The Carl Gustaf 90 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon is being gradually withdrawn from service with the Defence Forces. The weapon has been out of production for more than 15 years and the purchase of spares and ammunition is proving problematic. In the past ammunition has been purchased from the sole source, Celsius of Sweden.