Denmark has ordered 44 additional CV90 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds under a contract valued at about 450 million dollars, the company stated.
According to BAE Systems, the new order expands a 2024 agreement for 115 vehicles and brings the future Royal Danish Army fleet to 159 CV90 MkIIICs. The company says this approach replaces Denmark’s earlier plan for a mid life extension of the existing CV9035DK fleet and reflects a decision to field a unified set of platforms based on current production standards.
The Danish Army highlighted the operational rationale for the expansion. Major General Peter Boysen, Commander of the Danish Army, said in the DALO release “The infantry fighting vehicle is an essential part of the combat power in the heavy brigade. It is therefore crucial that we acquire a consolidated fleet of vehicles as quickly as possible.” He added that the service expects to field the full fleet by the end of 2030.
BAE Systems states that the MkIIIC configuration aligns with the latest Dutch mid life upgrade programme and includes a new turret design the company describes as a significant improvement in function and ergonomics. The manufacturer links these updates to data collected from existing operators and to interoperability goals within European user groups.
Tommy Gustafsson Rask, general manager at BAE Systems Hägglunds, said in the release “This order demonstrates the trust that the Danish Armed Forces have in the CV90’s capabilities and our commitment to providing high quality solutions that meet their evolving needs.” He added that the new vehicles are intended to support alignment with allied forces.
The company cites the broader CV90 user base as evidence of its operational record. According to BAE Systems, more than 1900 vehicles have been ordered in 17 variants by 10 European nations and have seen service in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Liberia.
Had we bought CV90 instead of AJAX we could have saved millions and supoeted a British company.
Sadly there was a lot of politics involved, especially based around BAe taking the mickey with contracts. I think it was a case pf anything will do so long as its not by BAe.
However, the problem for the last 40 years, is that BAe had no domestic competition, so they would have expected to take the market share. Now that the MoD has opened up the market to foreign companies, BAe has to work harder for domestic orders.
I am quietly optimistic that the Ajax series will not only work as promised, but deliver a significant capability to the Army.
Just depends on how many soldiers get injured along the way, see ForceNews is reporting that 3 more of the Household Calvary are facing medical discharge after they started training on Ajax
The CV 90 version in the article an IFV
AJAX (all of its variants) replaces the CVRT fleet, none of which are IFVs.
The MOD in it’s wisdom(?) has chosen Boxer (APC variant) as a replacement for the Warrior IFV.