Sweden and Denmark will supply the Ukrainian Armed Forces with CV90 infantry fighting vehicles
Sweden and Denmark agreed to further support Ukraine in the field of combat vehicles. The countries will hand over CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Kyiv.
This was reported by the press service of the Swedish government.
“The Ministers of Defense of Sweden and Denmark signed a joint letter of intent to further support Ukraine in the field of combat vehicles,” the statement said.
It is noted that Denmark will initially make a financial contribution of DKK 1.8 billion (about $263.6 million – ed.), and Sweden will support the procurement under an agreement signed between the Swedish Defense Equipment Administration (FMV) and Ukraine in July this year.
“The letter of intent means that the parties will work on the purchase of additional combat vehicles 90 (CV90) for Ukraine, which will strengthen the overall capacity of the Ukrainian defense forces,” the press service noted.
Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson said that Copenhagen and Stockholm will use their industrial potential to ensure the supply of new CV90s to Ukraine.
“The CV90s have been and remain an important addition to Ukraine’s defense since Sweden delivered 50 vehicles earlier this year,” he added.
During the year, Sweden handed over 50 CV90s to Ukraine, which proved to be highly effective and were highly appreciated in Ukraine.
Characteristics of CV90
The CV90 infantry fighting vehicle (Combat Vehicle 90) is a product of BAE Systems-Hägglunds and has been in production since the 1990s. The vehicles are armed with a 40-mm L70 Bofors cannon. The protection of the BMP is capable of withstanding hits from 30-millimeter shells.
It is important to note that in the spring, the Ukrainian military underwent training on the operation of these infantry fighting vehicles.
