BAE Systems has awarded a contract worth up to EUR 42 million to Czech company Tatra Defense Vehicle for the welding, paint, and installation of hull insulation for BvS10 vehicles in the new three-nation Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV-3N) programme, the company announced on 27 June 2024.
The contract builds on the pre-existing relationship between the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) of companies and BAE Systems Hägglunds, which makes the BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV.
The contract covers 250 new BvS10 ATVs, with an option for an additional 274 units. It covers both the front and rear carriages of the BvS10, which comes in various mission configurations. Prototype production is scheduled to begin this summer, with the planned start of serial production set for the end of 2025.
Under the CATV-3N programme Sweden, Germany and the United Kingdom agreed in December 2022 to jointly recapitalise their tracked ATV fleets, especially with a view to being able to operate in the High North.
“Collaborating with Tatra Defense Vehicle allows us to leverage its advanced production technologies while supporting the integration of the Czech defence industry into our global supply chain,” Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, president of BAE Systems Hägglunds, was quoted as saying in a company press release. “This contract is evidence of our mutual trust in Tatra Defense Vehicle and we expect it to bring many more opportunities for both parties.”
“This contract represents a significant step for Tatra Defense Vehicle and the entire CSG consortium,” added Tomáš Mohapl, CEO of Tatra Defense Vehicle. “We are proud that we can showcase our expertise and capabilities on an international scale and further develop our strategic relationship with BAE Systems Hägglunds.”
