Ukraine, Sweden ink statement for cooperation on CV90 infantry vehicle
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Kiev and Stockholm's representatives sign a statement of intent in Sweden on the joint production and service of the Swedish-designed CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles.
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A Swedish army CV90. (Wikimedia)
Ukraine and Sweden have formalized their intention to bolster collaboration in various aspects related to the Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), as announced by the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.
According to the statement, Sweden's commitment to supporting Ukraine has included the contribution of Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) infantry fighting vehicles, accompanied by training, spare parts, and vehicle maintenance.
The recent statement of intent signifies both nations' determination to enhance their partnership in the production, operation, training, and maintenance of the CV90 platform.
The CV90, an infantry fighting vehicle developed in Sweden in 1993, has over 500 units deployed within the Swedish military.
Sweden pledged to supply Ukraine with 50 CV90s in February. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov confirmed that these vehicles had arrived in Ukraine on July 7 and were combat-ready.
Support from Western allies has escalated since Russia initiated its military operation in Ukraine in February 2022. The assistance has progressed from lighter artillery munitions and training to more substantial weaponry. Despite Russia's ongoing objections to further arms deliveries to Kiev, Ukraine continues to receive backing from its allies.
On another note, the Polish Ministry of Defense has recently revealed that military aid to Ukraine has amounted to a grand total of $3 billion, Defence 24 reported.
Military aid from Poland to Ukraine has significantly increased over the past few months, demonstrating the continued commitment of Poland to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The extensive aid packages encompass various military assets and equipment, including the transfer of Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and several MiG-29 jets, which were delivered earlier this year.
Moreover, the support also includes a diverse range of military inventory such as Piorun MANPADS (mon portable air defense systems), Grot rifles, T-72M/M1/M1ER main battle tanks, 54 Krab howitzers, Osa and Newa SAMs (surface to air missiles), as well as substantial quantities of munitions, spares, and vehicles.
