Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the acquisition of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles.
The procurement will be conducted under a joint European program involving Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands, aimed at reducing acquisition costs and enhancing interoperability among participating armed forces.
The decision follows the signing of a statement of intent in June and a technical agreement in November with the other program members.
The joint procurement contract is expected to be signed in early 2026, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.
According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence, the acquisition contracts will include commitments covering local production of CV90 technical components as well as maintenance and support services in Lithuania.
“Reliability of supply commitments and implementation of industrial cooperation will be the key factors in Lithuania’s further multinational cooperation,” the ministry stated in a press release.
“The expectations for results, expeditious response to Lithuania’s requirements and reliable delivery stand high in the strategic programme.”
CV90 Vehicle
The CV90 is a tracked infantry fighting vehicle optimized for high mobility and firepower in subarctic conditions.
Manufactured by BAE Systems Hägglunds, the vehicle can transport up to eight dismounted soldiers, achieve a top speed of 70 kilometers (43 miles) per hour, and integrate a wide array of weapon systems, including medium-caliber autocannons, machine guns, grenade launchers, and anti-tank guided missiles.
Its modular architecture enables the integration of cybersecurity features and advanced sighting and fire-control systems, delivering high hit probability against land and aerial targets.
The CV90 family is in service with 10 countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and the Netherlands.