The Finnish government has authorized an €84.5-million ($98-million) purchase of the RGW110 anti-tank system manufactured by Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence. The weapon will replace the country’s 112mm RSKES Apilas, which has been operational since the 1980s. The contract value excludes value-added tax, and deliveries of the systems and training equipment, along with operator instruction, are expected to begin in 2027. According to the Ministry of Defence, the new weapon will provide individual infantry soldiers with a close-range tank engagement capability while complementing the Finnish Army’s layered anti-tank defense network. The RGW110 series is intended to succeed the German Panzerfaust 3, introduced into military service in 1992. Hungary became another selected customer in 2022. The Panzerfaust 3 was developed from 1978 to 1985 and is a portable recoilless weapon weighing approximately 12.8 kilograms (28.2 pounds), with an effective range of 300–400 meters (984–1,312 feet). In comparison, the RGW110 HH-T is equipped with a 110mm tandem shaped-charge warhead capable of targeting modern armored vehicles protected by conventional and explosive reactive armor. Dynamit Nobel Defence reports that the system is over 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) lighter than its predecessor and offers an engagement range of up to 600 meters (1,969 feet). An optional fire-control sight is also available to enhance hit probability. The RGW110 forms part of the company’s shoulder-launched, recoilless weapon portfolio, designed for one-person operation against tanks, armored vehicles, and defensive structures.
