The CV90 is a Swedish tracked infantry fighting vehicle family built by BAE Systems Hägglunds for protected troop movement, direct-fire support, and configurable combat-vehicle roles. Its Mk IV generation adds a higher-power drivetrain, upgraded digital architecture, D-series turret options, and active-protection integration, while Ukraine's documented wartime fleet is tied to Swedish-donated CV90s and later new CV9035 MkIIIC procurement rather than confirmed Mk IV deliveries.
Sweden donated 50 second-hand CV9040C CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine in 2023, and Ukrainian service reporting describes CV90s used for troop movement, evacuation, protection, and 40 mm fire support; later new-build procurement for Ukraine is documented separately as CV9035 MkIIIC context rather than confirmed Mk IV battlefield use.
Role detailsOfficial Swedish, Danish, and BAE sources make the CV90's service footprint unusually clear for a modern IFV family.
BAE says the CV90 has more than 1,900 ordered in 17 variants.
Source: BAE Systems awarded contract to deliver 44 additional CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Denmark.
The Swedish government listed ten CV90 acquisition countries in December 2024: Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
Source: Joint infantry fighting vehicle procurement worth SEK 25 billion signed.
BAE identifies CV90MkIV as the fifth-generation CV90 standard, with upgraded drivetrain, electronic architecture, active damping, and D-series turret options.
Sources: CV90MkIV; BAE Systems introduces next evolution of Infantry Fighting Vehicle with new CV90 MkIV.
Sweden donated 50 CV90s to Ukraine and later contracted for new CV9035 MkIIIC vehicles, including 40 for delivery to Ukraine.
Sources: Military support to Ukraine; Joint infantry fighting vehicle procurement worth SEK 25 billion signed.
Denmark's 2025 add-on order replaced an upgrade path for 44 older vehicles and is planned to give the Danish Army 159 new CV9035MKIIIC vehicles by 2030.
Source: Forsvaret anskaffer yderligere 44 nye infanterikampkoretojer.
CV90 designations usually combine the family name with main-armament caliber or national configuration; Mk IV, styled by BAE as CV90MkIV, denotes the newer generation rather than the Swedish-donated Ukraine fleet.
| Variant | Configuration | Designation notes |
|---|---|---|
| CV9040 | 40 mm cannon infantry fighting vehicle | Swedish CV9040 vehicles use a 40 mm Bofors automatic cannon, and Sweden's Ukraine donation is documented as Combat Vehicle 90 / CV90 rather than a Mk IV delivery. Sources: CV 9040 Swedish Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), Military support to Ukraine |
| CV90 Mk IV | Fifth-generation CV90 IFV standard | BAE describes CV90MkIV as the fifth-generation CV90 family standard, with a higher-power engine, upgraded X300 transmission, active damping, fourth-generation electronic architecture, D-series turret options, and active-protection integration. Sources: CV90MkIV, BAE Systems introduces next evolution of Infantry Fighting Vehicle with new CV90 MkIV |
| CV9030 MkIV | 30 mm Mk IV infantry fighting vehicle | BAE describes the Czech Army vehicle as a CV9030MkIV with a 30 mm Bushmaster II automatic cannon, advanced fire-control systems, next-generation sensors, modular armor, and active protection. Sources: BAE Systems rolls out newest combat vehicle for the Czech Army |
| CV9035 MkIV | 35 mm Mk IV infantry fighting vehicle | BAE describes Slovakia's CV9035 MkIV as a 35 mm Bushmaster III configuration with modern digital architecture, active protection, an integrated anti-tank guided missile, enhanced protection, and an engine rated up to 1,000 horsepower. Sources: BAE Systems rolls out world-leading combat vehicle to the Slovak Armed Forces |
| CV9035 MkIIIC | new-production 35 mm CV90 for Denmark, Sweden, and Ukraine | Sweden's December 2024 procurement covered CV9035 MkIIIC vehicles, including 40 new vehicles to be acquired for delivery to Ukraine and 50 Swedish replacements for previously donated CV90s. Sources: Joint infantry fighting vehicle procurement worth SEK 25 billion signed |
BAE Systems reported that a CV90 fired an integrated SPIKE LR missile during testing.
| Ammunition | Ammunition type | Firing evidence |
|---|---|---|
 | Anti-tank guided missile family | BAE Systems said the CV90 successfully fired a mounted SPIKE LR missile in testing, marking the first integrated ATGM launch from the vehicle. Sources: BAE Systems' CV90 increases lethality by testing SPIKE LR anti-tank guided missile |
The Swedish Army CV9040 carries 24 ready-use 40 mm rounds, including APFSDS-T and Multi-purpose Tracer rounds.
| Carried item | Item type | Carriage evidence |
|---|---|---|
 | 40 mm pre-fragmented HE round | BAE says the Swedish Armed Forces will use the 40 mm 3P ammunition primarily in Stridsfordon 90 vehicles. Sources: BAE Systems secures programmable ammunition orders from Sweden and Finland |
 | 40 mm multi-purpose tracer round | Euro-SD describes the CV9040 variant as carrying 24 ready-use 40 mm rounds, including Multi-purpose Tracer rounds. |
 | 40 mm APFSDS-T round | Euro-SD reported that the Swedish Army CV9040 variant carries 24 ready-use 40 mm rounds, including APFSDS-T. |
BAE Systems presented the CV90 MkIV as the fifth generation of the CV90 IFV family, adding drivetrain, electronic-architecture, and growth-capacity upgrades.
Sources: BAE Systems introduces next evolution of Infantry Fighting Vehicle with new CV90 MkIV
FMV says the Czech government became the ninth country using Stridsfordon 90, and the same update noted that Sweden had donated 50 CV90 vehicles to Ukraine.
Sources: Tjeckien anskaffar stridsfordon 90
Sweden and Ukraine signed a statement of intent on enhanced cooperation on the CV90 platform, covering production, operation, training, and servicing.
Sources: Joint statement of Intent between the Prime Minister of Sweden and the President of Ukraine
BAE Systems said the new framework agreement covered 115 CV90s for Denmark, 50 new vehicles for Sweden, and additional vehicles for Ukraine.
Sources: Joint infantry fighting vehicle procurement worth SEK 25 billion signed
BAE Systems said the first of 246 Czech CV90s would be delivered under a program with 39 vehicles produced in Sweden and 207 in the Czech Republic.
Sources: BAE Systems rolls out newest combat vehicle for the Czech Army
Denmark's defence acquisition agency said the additional 44 CV9035MKIIIC vehicles would bring the Danish Army's new infantry fighting vehicle fleet to 159 vehicles, with deliveries expected in 2027-2030.
Sources: Forsvaret anskaffer yderligere 44 nye infanterikampkoretojer
