The CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle has previously been deployed to coalition operations under both NATO and UN mandates. BAE Systems Hägglunds has produced more than 1,400 CV90s in 17 variants for European countries.

CV90 IFVs can be fitted with 40mm, 35mm or 30mm autocannon as main armament, as well as 7.62mm machine gun and 76mm grenade launchers.

BAE Systems Hägglunds managing director Tommy Gustafsson-Rask said the agreement provides for Czech soldiers while providing Czech industry a significant role in the program.

“As the ninth member of the CV90 user group, the Czech Republic and its Army will benefit from this combat-proven infantry fighting vehicle with a leading combination of mobility, firepower, protection, and future growth potential,” he said.

“This contract also represents a significant win for Czech industry that will last for decades.”

The Czech industrial partners will be delivering 40 per cent of the acquisition’s value in development, production, and assembly contracts as part of an industrial partnership to meet the requirements of the Czech Ministry of Defence.

Robert Dougherty

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