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Netherlands awards CV90 MLU to BAE Systems
19 January 2021
by Nicholas Fiorenza
The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of 122 CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) of the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA), the company announced in a press release on 14 January. The contract, valued at over USD500 million, includes an option to upgrade 19 more CV90s.
The DMO has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the MLU of 122 RNLA CV9035NL IFVs. (BAE Systems)
BAE Systems said the upgrade, which includes a new turret, will improve the IFV s capabilities, crew protection and ergonomics. The CV90 s 35 mm main armament will be repositioned to improve vehicle balance and allow the introduction of new weapons, increasing lethality, according to BAE Systems.