Sweden and Denmark ordered infantry fighting vehicles for 25 billion: Ukraine will receive 40 units

Sweden and Denmark signed a joint contract for 25 billion kronor for the purchase of Stridsfordon 90 combat vehicles. as part of the agreement, 40 modern vehicles will be transferred to Ukraine. This is reported by Dagens Nyheter, reports UNN.

Sweden orders 50 combat vehicles, replacing the older Stridsfordon 90, which were previously transferred to Ukraine. These new cars are much more modern-the MkIIIC model. Denmark also orders 115 vehicles to strengthen its army.

Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson noted that these investments will increase the security of Europe, especially Ukraine, and the Swedish defense industry is an important resource for national and collective defense.

Denmark will spend DKK 10 billion on the purchase of these vehicles, which is one of the largest defense deals in the country's history. This is also an important step in cooperation between Denmark and Sweden.

The new vehicles are equipped with a 35 mm Bushmaster automatic cannon, which gives them better capabilities compared to previous models that had a 40 mm gun from Bofors.

The foundations of the contract were laid back in May, and now it is officially confirmed that Ukraine will receive 40 cars. The government said that the Ukrainian military highly appreciated the preliminary assistance, as these vehicles had a high level of protection and saved lives during the fighting.

BAE Systems Hägglunds, which makes Stridsfordon 90, sees this contract as an important achievement for itself. They will start delivering cars in 2026.

Hagglunds already has orders for more than 80 billion kronor, including from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. However, these orders are still under development.

Characteristics of Stridsfordon 90

Stridsfordon 90 (CV90) is one of the most modern infantry fighting vehicles, which is now actively used to strengthen the defense capability of Ukraine.

Why is this car so important:

- Mobility. With a top speed of up to 70 km/h, the Stridsfordon 90 is able to quickly maneuver through various types of terrain, even swim on water.

- Weapons. With a 40 mm automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm machine gun, the vehicle has a powerful fire cover for its paratroopers and is capable of conducting effective combat on the battlefield.

- Protection. Powerful armor and mine protection make it one of the best in its class, capable of withstanding direct impacts and protecting personnel.

- The crew. The vehicle can accommodate up to 10 people — 3 crew members and 7 paratroopers, which allows you to quickly respond to changes in the situation and strengthen positions on the battlefield.

These characteristics make the Stridsfordon 90 extremely important for safety at the front, and also allow you to effectively interact with other forces during complex combat missions.

recall

By the end of the year, Germany will transfer a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 650 million euros, which will include IRIS-T air defense systems, Leopard 1A5 and M84 tanks, as well as M-80 infantry fighting vehicles.