In an interesting development reported by Ukrainian media and echoed by topwar.ru, Ukraine has unleashed its audacious scheme to procure Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. Brace yourselves for the jaw-dropping revelation: Kyiv has its sights firmly set on acquiring a mind-boggling 1,000 of these cutting-edge war combat vehicles, and it won’t be doing it alone.
During the last “Ramstein” meeting of the contact group on Ukraine that took place in Brussels on June 16, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia inked a joint declaration. Defense ministers Oleksiy Reznikov (Ukraine), Yana Chernokhova (Slovakia), and Martin Shklenar (Czech Republic) announced their collaboration for the acquisition and operation of Swedish-made CV90 Mk IV tracked infantry fighting vehicles.
This agreement mandates the countries to share critical information on their procurement plans, operational strategies, and even production preparations regarding the Swedish infantry fighting vehicles. Ukraine, together with the Czech Republic and Slovakia, plans to flex its military might by acquiring and deploying up to 1,000 CV90 MK IVs.
Kiev asserts that the CV90 ranks among the best infantry fighting vehicles. With its eyes set on future membership in the NATO alliance, Ukraine is determined to arm itself with nothing less than the absolute best in armored vehicles.