Swedish recce system tours Europe

Wednesday, 18 June, 2008

BAE Systems Hägglunds has introduced the CV90 Reconnaissance System (RS) to meet increasing user requirements for a highly mobile all-weather reconnaissance system capable of operating with mechanised forces.
Developed by the company as a private venture in association with a number of other contractors, the CV90 RS is seen as adding further capability to the expanding family of CV90 vehicles. It is now on a European tour to demonstrate its advanced capabilities to potential customers.
The CV9030 RS is based on the latestgeneration CV9035 infantry combat vehicle currently in large-scale production for Denmark (45 units) and the Netherlands (184 units), with first vehicles already delivered to both countries.
The two-person turret armed with an ATK 35mm/50mm Bushmaster III cannon and 7.62mm co-axial machine gun is retained. Mounted on the right side of the rear troop compartment is a telescopic arm, on which is mounted the fully stabilised advanced reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition sensor pod. Developed by Vintaqs of Norway, the RSTA features a day colour camera, thermal camera, radar, laser rangefinder and laser target pointer.
The operator is seated inside under full armour protection and provided with a display on which various sensor information can be displayed and evaluated in the CV90 RS or transmitted to a higher level.
A number of countries in Europe have a requirement for an advanced reconnaissance system of this type. Among these is Norway, which has a requirement for a complete reconnaissance system based on wheeled (IVECO LMV) and tracked (CV90) armoured vehicles.
Norway already operates some older CV9030 IFV and some of these could be re-rolled for this role, together with the procurement of some new vehicles.
CV90 is a contender for the UK Future Rapid Effect System scout variant, with a decision already taken to arm the selected vehicle with a CTA International 40mm case telescoped weapon system.