Lithuania has approved plans to acquire 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles as part of a coordinated European procurement initiative.
The acquisition will be executed through a joint program with Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands, aimed at achieving cost efficiencies and ensuring greater interoperability across allied land forces.
The decision builds on a statement of intent signed in June, followed by a technical agreement reached in November among participating nations.
Officials expect the joint procurement contract to be signed in early 2026, with deliveries beginning in 2028.
Lithuania’s defense ministry confirmed that the contracts will incorporate industrial cooperation measures, including local production of selected CV90 components and domestic maintenance and support capabilities.
The ministry noted that dependable supply chains, effective industrial collaboration, and rapid responsiveness to Lithuania’s operational needs will be decisive factors in the program’s success.
Developed by BAE Systems Hägglunds, the CV90 is a tracked IFV engineered for mobility and lethality in challenging climates, including subarctic conditions.
The vehicle accommodates up to eight infantry soldiers, has a maximum speed of 70 km/h, and can be equipped with a broad range of armaments such as autocannons, machine guns, grenade launchers, and anti-tank missiles.
Its modular architecture supports advanced cyber protection, modern sensors, and fire-control systems, enabling high-accuracy engagement of both ground and aerial targets.
The CV90 platform is currently operated by 10 countries, among them Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and the Netherlands.
