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2023-06-01
BAE Wins US$2.2 bn Czech Republic Deal for 246 CV90s
In a successful culmination of negotiations, the Czech Republic has reached an agreement with the government of Sweden, the Swe-dish defence procurement organisation FMV, and BAE Systems Hägglunds for the acquisition of 246 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting ve-hicles (IFVs) across seven distinct variants. The contract is valued at SEK 22 billion (US$2.2 billion).
While granting Czech industry a significant role in the programme, the agreement ensures that Czech soldiers are equipped with highly-capable vehicles.
Industrial Partnership
The CV90s will be developed and delivered through an industrial partnership with Czech industry to meet the requirements of the Czech Ministry of Defence and the intention of maintaining national sovereignty for the Czech Republic.
The Czech industrial partners will be delivering 40 per cent of the acquisition’s value in development, production and assembly contracts.
The contract will bolster the local defence sector, granting access to BAE Systems’ global supply chain, expanding opportunities for coop-eration, and enhancing local competitiveness.
Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, explained: “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 poten-tial. This contract also represents a significant win for Czech industry that will last for decades.”
Tactical Capabilities
The CV90 MkIV, the latest generation of the leading infantry fighting vehicle, is an ideal, battle-proven vehicle. CV90 has been deployed around the world in coalition operations under both NATO and UN mandates. The vehicle offers superior tactical and strategic capabilities to target a wide range of ground and airborne targets, and exceptional resilience in any terrain and tactical environment.
With a new engine, the MkIV boasts up to 1,000 horsepower and the latest upgraded X300 heavy-duty transmission. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is increased from 35 tonnes to 37 tonnes, offering users two tonnes of extra payload without a decrease in vehicle agility. The MkIV generation will also be the first Western IFV with a qualified Active Protection System. BAE Systems Hägglunds has produced more than 1,400 CV90s in 17 variants for European countries, five of which are NATO members. Slovakia recently selected the CV90 for its armed forces, joining the Czech Republic as the eighth and ninth member countries, respectively, of the CV90 User Group.
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