Lithuania has approved the purchase of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, as part of a joint acquisition program with five other NATO countries.
The project is expected to sign the main contract in early 2026, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2028, as part of the modernization effort of the Lithuanian Land Forces.
In addition to the acquisition, the agreement establishes the localization of the production of components and maintenance of the vehicles on Lithuanian territory. According to the State Defense Council, the reliability of delivery times and the effective implementation of industrial cooperation will be decisive factors for the continuation of the country’s involvement in the multinational program, which also includes Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia and the Netherlands.
Manufactured by BAE Systems Hägglunds, the CV90 MkIV offers improved protection, advanced command and control systems and the ability to integrate national technologies. The adoption of a common platform among NATO allies is expected to increase interoperability, facilitate joint training and reduce logistical costs, strengthening operational readiness on the alliance’s eastern flank.
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