BAE Systems is showcasing its CV90MkIV with a new turret at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris.
This configuration is set to be delivered to Slovakia and the Czech Republic in collaboration with their defence industries, according to a press release from the company.
The CV90MkIV represents the latest evolution in the CV90 family of vehicles, which BAE Systems claims has a legacy of world-class mobility and survivability spanning more than two decades.
“The CV90s that we are working to deliver now will provide crews and soldiers with increased mobility, protection, and lethality as well as improved combat awareness. It is a truly relevant system on today’s battlefield,” said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds, which designs and produces the CV90.
“We are committed to delivering defence capability and economic growth through industrial partnerships across Europe, and the CV90 is a prime example of how we are doing that.”
BAE Systems highlights that the CV90 family, particularly the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) variant, is known for its combat capabilities, agility, and power in the 23-38-tonne class.
The vehicle integrates a wide range of weapon systems, providing comprehensive target capability to land forces globally. According to the company, the CV90 has proven its effectiveness in recent conflicts, including combat in Afghanistan and Ukraine, as well as operations in Liberia.
The company has experienced strong demand for the CV90, securing contracts for multiple upgrade programmes and the development and production of new vehicles.
BAE Systems Hägglunds has invested significantly in its facilities in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, and has established robust partnerships with local industrial partners in various markets to enhance local supply security.
With a total of 1,700 vehicles ordered in 17 different variants, the CV90 has covered more than eight million kilometers. BAE Systems notes that the vehicle has been selected by 10 European nations, eight of which are NATO members.