Ukraine plans to manufacture Swedish infantry fighting vehicles CV90 on its territory, a statement shared by President Volodymyr Zelensky on his Telegram channel. The announcement follows a new agreement between Kiev and Stockholm aimed at boosting collaboration in the design, operation, and maintenance of these armored vehicles.
In a video message to citizens, Zelensky stated that Sweden’s CV90s would be produced inside Ukraine, underscoring the country’s intent to expand its defense industrial capacity. Earlier, the president’s office confirmed that Kyiv and Stockholm had signed a cooperation framework focused on joint production and ongoing support for the CV90 family of armored vehicles.
On the day after the signing, Zelensky visited Sweden and met with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. During the discussions, he reiterated calls for placing Gripen fighter jets closer to the Ukrainian front. Kristersson responded that Sweden has not committed to new fighter deliveries at this time, while acknowledging the agreement to manufacture CV90s on Ukrainian soil.
The CV-90 is an infantry fighting vehicle with a long production history beginning in 1993. Since its debut, roughly 1,100 units have been built. The platform has spawned several variants, many of which have been exported from Sweden to various countries around the world. The new Ukrainian program is framed as a step toward strengthening domestic defense production, with potential implications for local jobs, supplier networks, and regional security in North America and Europe. [citation: Ukrainian Presidential Office]
Context around this development is evolving amid broader international discussions about military aid and defense industrial partnerships. Reporters and analysts note that such collaborations can influence delivery timelines, equipment interoperability, and training programs for Ukrainian forces. [citation: Kyiv Krim Stockholm Agreement Office]