BAE Systems’ New CV90 Combat Support Vehicles Delivered to Norway
20 Mai 2022 - 2:49PM
Business Wire
The first CV90 combat support vehicles were delivered to the
Norwegian Armed Forces during a ceremony hosted by local industry
partner Ritek AS in Levanger, Norway. The four vehicles are the
first of 20 modernized CV90 engineering vehicles BAE Systems will
deliver, in partnership with Ritek and the Norwegian Defense
Materiel Agency.
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The four CV90 vehicles are the first of
20 modernized CV90 engineering vehicles BAE Systems will deliver,
in partnership with Ritek and the Norwegian Defense Materiel
Agency. (Credit: BAE Systems)
“While rebuilding these vehicles, it has been important for the
government that Norwegian jobs are supported,” said Bent Joacim
Bentzen, the State Secretary in the Ministry of Defense. “This has
been possible thanks to a smooth and well-functioning collaboration
between the Armed Forces, Defence Material Agency, Ritek, and the
licenser BAE Systems Hägglunds.”
Partnering with the Norwegian defense industry was a key factor
in getting the contract signed and the vehicles into production
quickly, under measures implemented by the Norwegian parliament to
support the country’s economy through the challenges posed by the
coronavirus pandemic.
BAE Systems serves as the main supplier, while Ritek plays a
central role in purchasing, logistics, final assembly, and
integration. Ritek has also been responsible for coordinating the
project and growing the participation of Norwegian industry. As a
result, about 20 Norwegian companies are now qualified suppliers of
products and components for the CV90 vehicles, and an integral part
of BAE Systems’ Norwegian supply chain.
“This is an example of how it is possible to achieve fast
deliveries through well-functioning cooperation,” said Gro Jære,
Director of the Defence Material Agency. “Just over a year after
the contract was signed, we can now confirm that we are in the
process of delivering the latest production series of CV90-based
combat support vehicles to the Armed Forces. I would like to thank
BAE Systems, Ritek, and my project staff for their flexibility,
focus on delivery, and effort so far.”
The close cooperation between all parties has broadened Norway’s
overall national capacity in the defense vehicle space and its
preparedness to support the vehicles. The Norwegian CV90 fleet is
fully digitalized, and among the most advanced combat vehicles in
the world.
“Norway should be proud of its ability to work with political
leaders, procurement authorities, and industry to innovate and meet
challenges like COVID-19 in a world of uncertainty,” said Tommy
Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds. “Yet
again, this milestone project demonstrates the strength of the
relationships between all partners by delivering high-quality
vehicles, on time and on cost.”
The delivery ceremony coincided with the completion of Ritek’s
new assembly hall for the CV90 project, which increases the total
workshop area to 5,500 square meters. The hall is designed to meet
all requirements for lifting capacity and flexibility in Ritek’s
existing defense-related project portfolio and for future
projects.
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contact: Ola Thorén, BAE Systems Hägglunds
Office: +46 660 80506 Mobile: +46 708 335000
ola.thoren@baesystems.se
www.baesystems.com @BAESystemsInc
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