Denmark and Sweden to transfer an additional batch of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

By: Myroslav Trinko | 19.12.2023, 09:16

Denmark and Sweden have announced another package of military aid for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Here's What We Know

Both countries plan to purchase a new batch of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine. The contract is designed for $263,000,000. Presumably, it will include 25 BMPs. By the way, the AFU currently has 50 such combat vehicles in service. They were given to Ukraine by Sweden. There is no information yet on when deliveries of new weapons will start.

Flashback

CV90 is a Swedish infantry fighting vehicle, which was developed in 1984 by Hägglunds company (owned by British BAE Systems) at the request of the Swedish Army. Production of the vehicle began in 1993. Since then, about 1,170 BMPs in various modifications have been produced.

Source: regeringen