After abandoning modernization of its 44 CV9035DK IFVs, which may be transferred to Ukraine, Denmark has finally ordered 44 new CV90MkIIIC replacements. Denmark ordered another 44 Swedish CV90MkIIIC IFVs for €450 million together with spare parts and logistics support. Thus, the number of such vehicles ordered by the country has grown to 159.
The new acquisition is intended to replace cancelled previous plans to modernize the existing CV9035DK fleet. And the latter have a probability of being sent to Ukraine after receiving successors.
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CV9035 MkIIIC IFV / Photo credit: BAE Systems
In 2024, Denmark ordered 115 new CV90MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles for €1.3 billion with a 5-year completion period. Then by rough calculation and inclusion of related costs, one cost approximately €11.6 million.
Also, it was then planned to modernize the existing fleet of such equipment from 44 units to the CV9035 MLU standard, which would correspond to a similar project from the Netherlands. However, this was later cancelled in favor of purchasing additional new ones.
CV9035 MkIIIC IFV / Photo credit: BAE Systems
At the same time, they started talking about transferring old vehicles to Ukraine as part of military aid. However, in any case, they would have to wait until 2026, when delivery of the first CV90MkIIIC under the 2024 contract begins.
In general, such an idea for military aid to Ukrainian military makes slightly more sense than ordering new ones. Yes, in the latter case, theyll have to wait at least several years for their manufacture, and existing samples will be ready in the near future.
CV9040C IFV in service with the 21st Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine / Open source photo
Recall that back in 2023-2024, partner countries purchased 40 CV90s for Ukraine, which are supposed to start arriving in 2026 in addition to the 90 CV9040s already transferred by Sweden. That is, in reality the pace is still good, and BAE Systems plans to increase them even more to 250 units per year next year and then to 350 units per year.
However, despite such good achievements, a serious queue for Swedish IFVs is already forming. Yes, a joint contract is going to be signed by Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Estonia, and Brazil is also expressing interest.
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