The modernization of 122 Dutch Army CV9035NL Infantry Fighting Vehicles has come a step closer. The program’s budget has been increased by around € 24 million to more than € 660 million.
State Secretary Barbara Visser today informed the House about the progress. The aim of the so-called midlife update (MLU) is to ensure operationally relevant, maintainable and future-proof vehicles.
The security situation has changed in recent years and potential enemies have become considerably more capable. The importance of a necessary strengthening of an integrated “command & control network” has therefore only increased. The MLU ensures that the CV90 remains operationally relevant and technically usable until the end of its planned lifespan in 2039.
It includes improvements in firepower, protection, mobility, observation and command and control.