Sweden’s defence prime Saab will build universal tank and anti-aircraft systems (UTAAS), a sight and fire control system built for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle.
BAE Systems Hägglunds, based in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, placed the order as the original equipment manufacturer of the tracked and armoured combat vehicle.
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CV90 is capable of engaging aerial targets, including helicopters, at ranges up to 2,000 metres and a maximum firing range of 5,000m. Saab’s UTAAS gun sight supports the Bofors 40-milimetre L/70 cannon, which includes a thermal imager, laser rangefinder and fire control computer.
UTAAS’ low-hazard laser rangefinder has a variable repetition frequency, which can be configured for various operational requirements. Different methods of anti-laser eye protection can be employed in the sight.
Although the sight and fire control system is modular, “UTAAS was specifically developed for the CV90,” noted Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of business area surveillance at Saab.
The infantry fighting vehicle, he added, “is now in high demand by different armed forces worldwide. To meet the increased demand, we have strengthened our production capacity.”
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By GlobalDataA glimpse at the CV90 market
CV90 is in service with the armies of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Switzerland, and most recently, Ukraine.
All of their combat vehicles employ UTAAS; more than 1,100 of these systems have been produced in three countries.
In January 2023 the nation supplied 50 of its infantry fighting vehicles to provide mobile and armoured firepower to Ukraine’s armed forces against Russia. Now, though, the Swedish government have commissioned its own armed forces to conduct a supply solution for its own war stocks. According to the Nordic supplier, their commission will run until 31 December 2025.
On the continent, Slovakia is currently in the process of purchasing 152 units of the new Mk IV CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, 120 of which will perform a combat role which requires Saab’s UTAAS. GlobalData intelligence puts at an estimated contract allocation of $1.14bn over the next ten years.
Slovakia’s decision to procure CV90 is a cost-effective alternative to the latest Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks – a decision that requires less costly maintenance.
At the start of 2023, Slovakia committed to new industrial infrastructure to support its forthcoming fleet of CV90 Mk IVs, providing an indigenous manufacturing space for some the vehicle’s systems and for full assembly, integration, and testing.
