The vehicle incorporates state-of-the-art technology ADAPTIV, which improves its stealth and survivability capabilities and makes the vehicle undetectable by enemy surveillance units. Another new variant, CV90 MkIV with substantial capability upgrades was launched in January 2018. In July 2010, the company unveiled a new variant of CV90, called Armadillo. LIRC is based on QWIP (quantum well infrared photodetector) technology.īAE Systems developed several export versions of CV90 for international customers.

The sighting systems of several Swedish CV9040 vehicles have been upgraded with an LIRC thermal imaging system from FLIR Systems of Portland, Oregon. Final deliveries were completed in September 2002.

The CV9040 has been in service with the Swedish Army since 1993 with nearly 500 systems delivered and is armed with a 40mm Bofors L/70 cannon. Versions of the CV90 family include the CV9040 with 40mm gun and the export variant, the CV9030 with 30mm gun. The CV90 is in service with the armies of Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Finland, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Denmark. The 1,000th vehicle was delivered in January 2009.

Production began in 1993 and more than 1,300 vehicles in 15 variants have been delivered, as of January 2021.

Swiss main battle tank