MilDef to supply computers for operator stations for CV90s

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MilDef’s recent SEK200 million contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds marks a significant step in enhancing the CV90 combat vehicles with ruggedized IT equipment. This partnership will equip Central European forces with advanced operator stations, with deliveries spanning from 2025 to 2029. With options, the contract’s total value could rise to SEK280 million, reflecting MilDef’s growing role in European defense modernization. The CV90’s success across 10 nations, notably in Afghanistan and Ukraine, underscores its battlefield reliability, further strengthening the vehicle’s appeal. MilDef’s ongoing support, including a recent contract with Norway, positions them as a key technology provider in European defense initiatives.

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