MADG integrates new Dutch Scania trucks with first container system 03 May 2021 (Last Updated May 3rd, 2021 10:44)
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has integrated the Dutch Armed Forces’ new Scania ‘Gryphus’ vehicles with the first B1-W1-X1 Workshop container system.
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MADG noted that it is supplying over 1,600 deployable container systems for the DVOW programme. Credit: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has integrated the Dutch Armed Forces’ new Scania ‘Gryphus’ vehicles with the first B1-W1-X1 Workshop container system.
The new Scania ‘Gryphus’ vehicles are replacing the DAF trucks under the Dutch Defensiebrede Vervanging Operationele Wielvoertuigen (DVOW) programme.
Dutch CV90 MLU focuses on turret
29 January 2021
by Nicholas Fiorenza
The mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is focusing mainly on the turret, according to the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) and BAE Systems. The company announced the signing of the contract with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) on 14 January with a press release headlined, ‘BAE Systems receives USD500 million contract to provide new turret for Netherlands’ CV90s’.
The RNLA CV9035NLs that returned home from Lithuania at the end of January will be among the 122 IFVs that will receive an MLU. (Dutch MoD)
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.
BAE Systems Receives $500 Million Contract to Provide New Turret for Netherlands’ CV90s
BAE Systems Receives $500 Million Contract to Provide New Turret for Netherlands’ CV90s BAE Systems has signed an extensive mid-life upgrade contract worth more than $500 million with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) for the Royal Netherlands Armys fleet of 122 CV90s, with an option for an additional 19 vehicles. The upgrade program with a new turret will vastly improve the vehicles capabilities while providing crews with improved protection and ergonomics for increased combat efficiency. The new CV90 turret, developed by BAE Systems H¤gglunds in –rnsk¶ldsvik, Sweden, represents a leap forward in design and functionality. The main weapon position is changed to provide even better vehicle balance and enable new ways to introduce a variety of weaponry for increased lethality. It also offers significant ergonomic improvements to benefit the vehicles crew.