BAE Systems Hägglunds rolls out first Czech CV9030 MkIV

The first CV9030 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) for the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) was officially unveiled on 28 August 2025 at a rollout ceremony at BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden.

The rollout ceremony, hosted by Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson, welcomed Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová and “marked a significant step in strengthening the Czech Republic’s defence capabilities and fulfilling its commitments to NATO”, BAE Systems stated in a press release.

The vehicle presented is the first of 246 CV90s to be delivered to the ACR by BAE Systems and its Czech industry partners under a contract agreed between the Czech and Swedish governments and BAE Systems Hägglunds that was awarded in May 2023. The contract is valued at USD 2.2 billion (EUR 1.88 billion), with Czech industry playing a significant role in the programme to the value of 40% of the contract. Thirty-nine of the CV90s will be produced at BAE Systems facilities in Sweden and 207 in the Czech Republic, with final deliveries expected in 2030. The phased delivery ensures a smooth transition to the new capability, allowing the ACR to train crews, integrate the platform into its mechanised brigades, and maintain operational readiness throughout the process.

“Today is proof that we are not just talking about the modernisation of the army, but working hard to make it a reality,” said Černochová at the rollout. “This is an important moment for the security of the Czech Republic. The CV90 project represents months of negotiations, hundreds of people, and thousands of hours of work. I am convinced that, thanks to our joint efforts, Czech soldiers will receive in the CV90 the very best that the defence industry has to offer.”

Jonson added, “I am proud that we today can confirm this important milestone in the deliveries of the CV90 to our Czech partner. The CV90 now constitutes an important cornerstone in the armed forces of several countries, and it has proven effective on the battlefield in Ukraine and in the defence of Europe. The Czech Republic will now receive a battle-tested, efficient, and successful combat vehicle.”