Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia, and the Netherlands have signed a statement of intent signed a statement of intent to explore a joint procurement of CV90 armored infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds. The agreement was formalized during the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels.
If realized, the cooperative program would aim to modernize and expand existing vehicle fleets, enhancing infantry firepower and mobility across participating nations. The proposed package includes not only vehicles but also training systems, spare parts, and ammunition.
Officials expect that a combined order could significantly reduce unit costs while strengthening interoperability, logistics, and security of supply among the allies. The group also plans to examine potential cooperation on other CV90 variants, possibilities for donating CV90s to Ukraine, and the inclusion of additional partner nations. Finnish industry involvement is also under evaluation.
European Momentum Behind the CV90 Platform
The announcement comes amid a broader trend across Europe to invest in CV90 capabilities:
In December 2024, Sweden and Denmark each placed orders that together total about $2.5 billion for 205 CV90s in the new Mk IIIC configuration; 40 vehicles from the package are being financed for later transfer to Ukraine.
In March 2024 Czech officials inspected a full-scale mock-up of their future CV90 Mk IV, marking another programme milestone; the $2.2 billion order for 246 vehicles is still on track for first deliveries in 2026.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Denmark have earmarked about €400 million to expand CV90 production for Ukraine, supplementing earlier Swedish donations and underscoring the platform’s role in allied support for Kyiv.
Slovakia has confirmed its 2022 government-to-government agreement for 152 CV9035s, worth roughly €1.3 billion, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026.
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