Finland Asks BAE Systems to Upgrade CV90 Vehicles
BAE Systems has signed a contract with Finland to upgrade the Finnish Army’s fleet of CV90 armored combat vehicles.
The agreement, worth up to $32 million with options, includes a mid-life extension program.
The CV9030FIN prototype and test series vehicles will be upgraded first, with the remaining lifecycle upgrades carried out between 2022-2026. As part of the contract, BAE Systems Hägglunds, the original manufacturer of the CV90, will work closely with Finnish industry to upgrade the general availability and maintainability of the vehicle, further develop in-service safety, and enhance the system’s technology and software.
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