Dutch Army Selects Iron Fist APS for CV90
The Royal Netherlands Army has awarded BAE Systems Hägglunds a contract to integrate Elbit Systems’ active protection system into its fleet of CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles
IsraelDefense
| 19/09/2019
CV9035 IFV (By AVDD - Dutch MoD, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23143683)
The Dutch Army has selected BAE Systems to integrate Elbit’s Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) into its fleet of CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
The Royal Netherlands Army has been working closely with BAE Systems Hägglunds to study the implementation of the Iron Fist APS onto the CV9035NL since 2015. The first phase evaluated the feasibility of five systems. The second phase focused on the inherent performance and high-level integration of the APS. With the first layer of soft-kill technology integrated onto the Dutch Army’s CV9035NL fleet, plans are underway to add the Iron Fist’s final layer.
“Over the last couple of years, we have done a thorough job in studying the integration and conducting system tests with the Active Protection System for the CV90 platform. We are now confident that it will provide the capability we need. The APS will give us a significant combat advantage and will improve tactical operation,” said Joost Vernooij, Dutch Project Manager for CV90. “I look forward to the next phase in our Mid-Life Upgrade program of the CV9035NL, with focus on integration, Human Machine interfacing, and performance optimization.”
The CV90 is operated by six other European nations who participate in the development of the vehicle through the CV90 User Club.
While the financial details of the deal were not disclosed, it is estimated at approximately $200 million, the Israeli financial news site Calcalist reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The Royal Netherlands Army has awarded BAE Systems Hägglunds a contract to integrate Elbit Systems’ active protection system into its fleet of CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles
CV9035 IFV (By AVDD - Dutch MoD, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23143683)
The Dutch Army has selected BAE Systems to integrate Elbit’s Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) into its fleet of CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
The Royal Netherlands Army has been working closely with BAE Systems Hägglunds to study the implementation of the Iron Fist APS onto the CV9035NL since 2015. The first phase evaluated the feasibility of five systems. The second phase focused on the inherent performance and high-level integration of the APS. With the first layer of soft-kill technology integrated onto the Dutch Army’s CV9035NL fleet, plans are underway to add the Iron Fist’s final layer.
“Over the last couple of years, we have done a thorough job in studying the integration and conducting system tests with the Active Protection System for the CV90 platform. We are now confident that it will provide the capability we need. The APS will give us a significant combat advantage and will improve tactical operation,” said Joost Vernooij, Dutch Project Manager for CV90. “I look forward to the next phase in our Mid-Life Upgrade program of the CV9035NL, with focus on integration, Human Machine interfacing, and performance optimization.”
The CV90 is operated by six other European nations who participate in the development of the vehicle through the CV90 User Club.
While the financial details of the deal were not disclosed, it is estimated at approximately $200 million, the Israeli financial news site Calcalist reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
