Netherlands Prepares for Large-Scale Conflict With More CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The Netherlands plans to acquire additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles through a Swedish-led joint purchase and has selected Germany's FFG to supply Armoured Combat Support Vehicles and Wisent 2 recovery vehicles. The CV90s will equip a new armored infantry battalion at Budel, while the ACSV purchase covers ambulance, command post, minelayer and driver-training variants. Van Halteren Technologies will assemble and maintain the FFG vehicles in the Netherlands, supported by domestic component suppliers. The wider package also includes more bridge-laying tanks and replacement of the Kodiak breaching fleet, with quantities and delivery dates undisclosed.