Danish Ministry of Defence Partners with BAE Systems for CV90 Fleet Maintenance

Danish Ministry of Defence Partners with BAE Systems for CV90 Fleet Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has inked a 15-year framework agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defence to provide repair and maintenance services for the Danish Army’s CV90 fleet, valued at approximately $400 million. This agreement ensures sustained operational readiness for the Danish Army’s 44 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles by delivering critical spare parts and maintenance services. The CV90, renowned for its combat effectiveness and versatility, has a distinguished operational history spanning multiple conflicts and is utilized by ten European nations, including seven NATO members.

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 28-Feb-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company, announces that it has entered into a significant framework agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to furnish repair and maintenance services for the Danish Army’s fleet of CV90s for a duration of 15 years.

Valued at approximately $400 million (DKK 3,000,000,000), the agreement underscores BAE Systems’ commitment to enhancing the operational readiness of the Danish Army’s 44 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. This comprehensive agreement encompasses a range of services, including the provision of spare parts, ensuring sustained operational capability amidst the Danish Army’s demanding operational tempo.

Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, Managing Director of BAE Systems Hägglunds, the company which designs and builds the CV90, emphasized the significance of the agreement in bolstering the functionality of the Danish Army’s CV90 fleet. “This important agreement will secure the functionality of the Danish Army’s fleet of CV90s, and will ensure that they remain operating at a high capability level and tempo for many years to come. We are proud to deliver these critical capabilities to the customer.”

The CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, renowned for its combat-proven capability, boasts a versatile design capable of integrating a wide range of weapon systems. This formidable platform serves as a cornerstone of land force capabilities worldwide, providing unparalleled effectiveness against diverse targets.

With a fleet of 1,700 vehicles across 17 different variants, and a remarkable operational history spanning more than eight million kilometers, the CV90 has garnered widespread acclaim. Ten European nations, including seven NATO members, have selected the CV90, with its deployment in conflict zones such as Liberia, Afghanistan, and Ukraine underscoring its combat readiness and reliability.

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Ola Thorén
Director, Communications
BAE Systems Hägglunds
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SOURCE: BAE Systems