Norway, following Sweden, may transfer CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, This issue is under consideration by the government. As stated in Oslo, Norway is constantly consulting with Kyiv on possible arms supplies.
The Norwegian Ministry of Defense intends to transfer a large batch of military aid to Ukraine, which may include CV9030N infantry fighting vehicles (Job 9030) from the presence of the Norwegian army. While there is no talk about the number of infantry fighting vehicles and the timing of their delivery, all at the consultation level. Norwegians are now defining, will their military assistance help Ukraine defeat the Russian army.
The government is constantly considering, should Norway send Ukraine more weapons (…) We have a good dialogue with Ukraine and allies regarding the needs. We will support Ukraine as much, how much will it take- Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gramm said.
In service with the Norwegian army are 164 BMP CV9030N (Job 9030), specially designed for Norway. Index 30 stands for, that the vehicle is armed with a 30mm Bushmaster II automatic cannon instead of the standard 40mm Bofors L70 40mm automatic cannon. Besides, from the Swedish version of the CV9040, the Norwegian one is distinguished by a more powerful engine 605 HP. and an additional hatch of the landing commander on the right side in the aft of the BMP.
Earlier, Sweden announced the supply to Ukraine 50 infantry fighting vehicles CV90 modified CV9040. The Swedish version is just with the 40 mm L70 Boffors gun. Delivery should be coming soon, together with the BMP, the Swedes will send 55-mm Archer self-propelled guns and NLAW anti-tank systems to Kiev. used photos:Ministry of Defense of Norway
