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Czech Republic Agrees To $2.2 Billion Deal For 246 BAE Systems CV90 Vehicles

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023

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Czech Republic Agrees To $2.2 Billion Deal For 246 BAE Systems CV90 Vehicles

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

The Czech Republic has agreed to a $2.2 billion deal with BAE Systems for the procurement of 246 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, the company said Wednesday. The contract follows negotiations between the Czech Republic and Sweden, where BAE Systems Hägglunds business, which builds the CV90, is based. “As the ninth member of the CV90 User Group, the Czech Republic and its Army will benefit from this combat-proven infantry fighting vehicle with a leading combination of mobility, firepower, protection, and future…

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