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BAE Systems: Norwegian Army Adding 20 CV90s to Its Fleet
BAE Systems has received an order from the Norwegian Army for 20 additional CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to increase the combat power of its existing fleet. The Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency awarded the more than $50 million contract that will increase the Army s fleet to 164 vehicles as part of its effort to grow and modernize in the face of evolving threats.
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BAE Systems received an order from the Norwegian Army for 12 engineering and eight multi-carrier variants of the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle to increase the combat power of its existing fleet. Photo credit: BAE Systems
BAE Systems Receives $500 Million Contract to Provide New Turret for Netherlands’ CV90s
BAE Systems Receives $500 Million Contract to Provide New Turret for Netherlands’ CV90s BAE Systems has signed an extensive mid-life upgrade contract worth more than $500 million with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) for the Royal Netherlands Armys fleet of 122 CV90s, with an option for an additional 19 vehicles. The upgrade program with a new turret will vastly improve the vehicles capabilities while providing crews with improved protection and ergonomics for increased combat efficiency. The new CV90 turret, developed by BAE Systems H¤gglunds in –rnsk¶ldsvik, Sweden, represents a leap forward in design and functionality. The main weapon position is changed to provide even better vehicle balance and enable new ways to introduce a variety of weaponry for increased lethality. It also offers significant ergonomic improvements to benefit the vehicles crew.
BAE Systems Receives $500 Million Contract to Provide New Turret for Netherlands CV90s
BAE Systems has signed an extensive mid-life upgrade contract worth more than $500 million with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) for the Royal Netherlands Army s fleet of 122 CV90s, with an option for an additional 19 vehicles. The upgrade program with a new turret will vastly improve the vehicle s capabilities while providing crews with improved protection and ergonomics for increased combat efficiency.
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Admiral Arie Jan de Waard and Lieutenant General Martin Wijnen of the Royal Netherlands Army seal the deal via digital handshake with Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds. (Photo credit: BAE Systems)