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BAE Systems Conducts First Long-Range Anti-Tank Missile Test With CV90

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, January 7th, 2020

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BAE Systems Conducts First Long-Range Anti-Tank Missile Test With CV90

BAE Systems' CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle fires a Spike long-range anti-tank guided missile during a December demonstration in northern Sweden. Photo: BAE Systems

BAE Systems has successfully completed the first long-range anti-tank guided missile test with its CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle firing Spike missiles during a series of tests in December, the company said Tuesday. The demonstrations were conducted in Northern Sweden to test the integration of the anti-tank guided missiles on CV90s in arctic conditions and showcase the ability to take out targets at ranges greater than 2,000 meters. “This integrated anti-tank capability confirms that the CV90 is a true benchmark when…

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