Nordic Nations Eye Joint Acquisition of BAE Systems' CV90 Vehicles

Sweden, Lithuania, Norway, and Finland are exploring a joint purchase of BAE Systems' CV90 infantry combat vehicles. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced discussions involving the potential acquisition of several hundred units. A statement of intent for cooperation is currently being drafted.

Sweden, Lithuania, Norway, and Finland are in discussions to potentially make a joint purchase of BAE Systems' CV90 infantry combat vehicles, according to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

During a joint press conference with Lithuanian counterpart Gintautas Paluckas, Kristersson indicated the nations are considering buying several hundred of the vehicles. A formal statement of intent for cooperation is reportedly being drafted.

The CV90 is manufactured by a Sweden-based subsidiary of BAE Systems, which stands as Europe's largest defense company.

(With inputs from agencies.)