Slovakia Signs $1.37 Billion Deal for 152 CV90s under Government-to-Government Agreement
12 Dezember 2022 - 3:01PM
Business Wire
As part of a government-to-government agreement between Sweden
and the Slovak Republic, the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak
Republic has signed a $1.37 billion (€1.3 billion) agreement for
the delivery of 152 CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) from
BAE Systems. The CV90s will be produced and delivered in several
configurations with the full cooperation of Slovak industry
including ZTS - ŠPECIÁL as the main industry partner to BAE
Systems. Other Slovak state-owned and private companies will take
critical roles in producing the vehicles and supporting the program
in the longer term.
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Slovakia has signed a $1.37 billion deal
for 152 CV90s from BAE Systems under a government-to-government
agreement. (Credit: BAE Systems)
The Slovak Army will receive the newest iteration of the CV9035,
known as the CV90MkIV, with the latest advanced capabilities and
digital technology. The vehicle combines improved battlefield
speeds and handling with an upgraded electronic architecture to
support future growth and meet the needs of the evolving
battlefield.
The Slovak CV90s will be equipped with the new state-of-the-art
D-series turret with a 35 mm gun. The turret provides CV9035 crews
with improved protection and amplified combat efficiency through
the latest generation of sensors, artificial intelligence and
augmented reality software, increasing the CV9035s multi-domain
capabilities on the battlefield. The Slovak CV9035 will also be
equipped with Elbit Systems’ “Iron Fist” active protection system
(APS) solution and an integrated, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’
SPIKE-LR, an advanced anti-tank guided missile.
Of the 152 vehicles, 122 will be delivered in the infantry
fighting vehicle variant. Twelve IFVs will be built in a new
configuration for the Anti-Material Rifles and Grenade Launcher
Squad. The remaining vehicles will include Command & Control,
Reconnaissance and Engineer and Recovery variants, aimed at
providing specialist combat logistics support. The contract also
covers training and education systems, as well as tactical
simulators.
“I am excited for another major modernisation project for our
land forces. With these vehicles, we are fulfilling our commitment
from a few years ago – to build a heavy mechanized brigade. I am
looking forward to close cooperation with our partners who are
already using the Swedish vehicles," said Minister of Defence
Jaroslav Naď.
"The Swedish IFV CV90 meets the criteria of the Slovak Armed
Forces. Today, we upgraded the cooperation not only between our
armed forces, but also between our countries. I am glad that
modernisation of the Slovak Armed Forces is rapidly moving forward.
In the last two years, the pace of our army's modernisation
achieved levels that have not been seen in decades," said Marian
Majer, State Secretary of Defence.
“The collaboration between Sweden and Slovakia will further
strengthen the relationship between the nations. CV90 has been the
backbone of the Swedish Armed Forces for decades,” said Pål Jonson,
Minister for Defence for Sweden. “Sweden now looks forward to
supporting Slovakia in introducing the CV90, the leading infantry
fighting vehicle, as a key capability also for the Slovak
Army.”
“We are committed to delivering an infantry fighting vehicle
that meets the Slovak Army’s requirements now and in the future,”
said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems
Hägglunds in Örnsk�ldsvik, Sweden, which designs and produces the
CV90.
“This is an important moment in our nations’ relations, and we
are honored to be part of this alongside our Slovak industry
partners. We look forward to cooperating with Slovakia, and we are
building the program to deliver these vehicles on a proven
industrial cooperation approach,” added Gustafsson-Rask.
The contract will provide Slovak industry with a significant
opportunity to invest in its skills and capabilities for many years
to come. Strategic collaboration with local suppliers enables them
to play a high-value role throughout the production and lifecycle
of the CV9035 and all its variants.
The Slovak Republic joins the CV90 User Club as the 8th member.
The organization currently consists of seven countries, four of
them members of NATO: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden,
Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
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For more information: Ola Thoren, BAE Systems Hägglunds
Mobile: +46 (0)7825 948274 ola.thoren@baesystems.se
www.baesystems.com/US @BAESystemsInc
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