Sweden to deliver CV90 fighting vehicles to Ukraine
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sweden has announced it will send CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, Archer artillery systems and NLAW anti-tank missiles to Ukraine.
Speaking at a press conference, the Prime Minister said his government had agreed on a three-part military support package for Ukraine, which included “the first decision on the start of the delivery of Archer artillery systems to Ukraine.” “.
“Military support is crucial because it could change who takes the initiative this winter” on the Ukraine front, Kristersson said.
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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Thursday announced his country would provide Ukraine with 50 CV90 vehicles and 12 Archer systems to strengthen the country’s defenses against a Russian invasion.
Earlier, Sweden announced plans to send the domestically developed Archer artillery system to Ukraine, but the information about the CV90 combat vehicle surprised everyone.
CV90 (Combat Vehicle 90) is a line of Swedish tracked combat vehicles designed by FMV, Hägglunds (BAE Systems Hägglunds) and Bofors in the mid-1980s. It is a modern, adaptable vehicle. and has been tested in combat with 1,300 vehicles of 15 variants sold to 7 countries, including 4 NATO allies.
CV90 is currently in use in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands.