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BAE Systems Introduces Future-Proofed CV90

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January 24, 2018

BAE Systems introduced today the fifth evolutionary variant of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle
that embeds many of the upgrades and modifications designed through the evolution of the
vehicle family. With a more powerful powertrain, rubber tracks and active vehicle dynamics,
modular turret and the latest electronic architecture that prepare it to assume future missions and
systems. The company introduced the new vehicle at a presentation for delegates attending the
annual International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) Conference in London.

Designated CV90 MkIV, the new vehicle represents the fifth generation of the company’s combat-
proven IFV family. The new MkIV offers substantial capability upgrades, including increased
drivetrain capabilities and active damping technology offered as a standard (this capability was
optional in previous vehicles). Active Damping helps improve battlefield speeds and handling and
reduces crew fatigue. The new vehicle also features the latest NATO-evolved Ground Vehicle
Architecture (GVA) Electronic Architecture to meet customer demands for sensor integration and
the implementation of autonomous systems.

The CV90 MkIV uses the new Scania engine rated at 1,000 horsepower and matched with an
upgraded X300 heavy-duty transmission. The added power means the engine provides increased
torque at lower RPM thus enabling better agility, and retaining high mobility even with the
maximum gross vehicle weight increase from 35 tonnes to 37 tonnes. This growth will enable
users to add at least two tonnes of useful payload, without a decrease in vehicle agility, and
protection. According to Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, vice president and general manager for BAE

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Systems’ Hägglunds business, the new drivetrain active dumping can increase the vehicle’s
effective speed on the severe terrain by up to 40 percent, compared to previous models. It also
provides a more stable platform for the sensors and weapons.

BAE offers the latest CV90 MKIV with a modular turret that can be
configured with a wide array main guns, weapons pods, defensive aids
and sensors. many of which are already integrated in some of the previous
variants. Illustration: BAE Systems

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The vehicle is equipped with the D-series modular turret that can carry a range of weapon
systems, including main guns of 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 mm calibers, matching different customers
lethality requirements. The vehicle can also accommodate the lightweight 120mm cannon, of
which a prototype weapon system has been integrated and tested on the vehicle. A choice of
Optronics, coaxial weapons, and guided missiles configured into modular pods that fit on the
turret sides, along with remotely operated weapon stations, defensive aids, and active protection
systems that are configured with the modular turret. A ADS being integrated for the Dutch Army is
the Israeli ‘Iron Fist’ from IMI. BAE Systems intends to offer the CV90 MkIV to the Czech Republic
in the ongoing armored vehicle competition to replace the Czech Army´s legacy fleet of BMP-II
IFVs. User countries will also be able to upgrade their existing CV90s to the new standard.

Utilizing the vehicle’s integral optronic systems and electronic architecture, the new vehicle will be
equipped with processor and data bus conforming to the new NATO (NGVA) standard and
supporting ‘teraflop data capacity’, to enable the future artificial intelligence (AI) and machine
learning capabilities expected to mature in the future. BAE Systems also offers its the futuristic
intelligent fighting (iFighting) concept as an option. Providing the vehicle’s crew with significantly
enhanced situational awareness, iFighting is the company’s vision for the future complex
battlefield. As part of this concept, the system utilizes BAE Systems’ Q-Sight helmet-mounted
display and Battleview360 to provide the crew situational pictures using augmented reality
displayed on individual visors.

Gustafsson-Rask said the MkIV will be available to both current and future users of the CV90. he
CV90 is currently in use in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and The
Netherlands. The CV90 IFV is a modern, adaptable, and combat-proven vehicle with 1,280
vehicles in 15 variants sold to seven nations. The most recent generation of the vehicle, CV90
MKIIIb is under delivery for the Norwegian Army.

The Norwegian CV90 MKIIIb represents the second upgrade of the CV90 MkI originally selected
by Norway in 1998. The first upgraded was completed for operations in Afghanistan in 2009. The
recent upgrade implemented performed in 2015 introduced the Soucy rubber track system, also
used in the MkIV. Remotely operated turret was also included, enabling the crew to handle two
targets simultaneously (Kill-Kill). The Norwegians were also the first to implement the Ground
Vehicle Electronic architecture (GVA), and qualification to operate NATO secret communications,
enabling target sharing via the vehicle’s battle management systems (BMS) and integration of
UAV operation, displaying images obtained by UAVs directly on the crewmember’s displays or
their transfer to other members of the unit via BMS.

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