Swedish CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles will be used to defend Ukraine. The Ukrainian military is currently completing training to master it. Such infantry fighting vehicles are in service with several NATO member states.

Source: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

“We will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. We already have a deeper understanding of your operational needs. We have discussed some of Sweden’s supplies to Ukraine, which include CV-90s. We are working on supplying Archer systems and tanks,” said Swedish Defence Minister Paul Johnson.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Ukraine would receive 51 CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles earlier this year. In February, the Swedish parliament approved the transfer of military aid to our country worth more than $400 million.

Previously, it was reported that Norway is considering possibly providing Ukraine with CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles.

“The government is constantly considering whether Norway should send more weapons to Ukraine. We do not comment on these assessments or any current or future contributions. We have a good dialogue with Ukraine and our allies on needs. Furthermore, we will support Ukraine as long as it is needed,” said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

What is CV-90 armoured personnel carrier?

The CV-90 is a family of Swedish infantry fighting vehicles. They were used in combat operations during the war in Afghanistan. The armored hull and turret of the CV-90 are made of rolled steel armor plates using a spaced armor pattern. The military technology of these armored personnel carriers was developed by the Swedish company BAE Systems Hägglunds and is known for its high mobility, armament and protection.

See also

  • Ukrainian engineers from the 67th Mechanised Brigade have developed the Khrushch drone. The system is placed on the Ukrainian military research platform Brave Inventors. The complex can be used for special operations on the front line and behind adversary lines.
  • Kharkiv developers have created the reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called Sirko. It protects the operator from tracking. This is a fixed-wing tactical reconnaissance aircraft or UAV. It provides intelligence at a distance of up to 30 kilometers.