Lithuania has formally endorsed the purchase of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, tying the buy to a six-nation allied procurement framework that includes Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and the Netherlands, according to a Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence readout that cites the State Defence Council’s approval. Officials have signaled that the deal is not only about platforms, but also about sustainment and industrial resilience. Lithuania is pushing to include the local production of some technical components and a domestic CV90 MkIV maintenance capability in follow-on contracts as the program heads toward a main agreement expected in early 2026. Read more.
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| The CV90 MkIV is the first Western infantry fighting vehicle to integrate a qualified Active Protection System (APS), the Iron Fist APS, delivering 360-degree protection by detecting and intercepting incoming threats through a combination of radar and infrared sensors. (Picture source: Army Recognition) |
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