The Czech Republic has taken a major step towards modernizing its military with the approval of the purchase of 246 CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicles from Sweden. The 59.7 billion CZK agreement is the largest army purchase in the modern history of the Czech Republic and one of the largest state contracts ever.
In addition to the CV90 purchase, the Czech Republic is also entering into negotiations with Germany about the joint purchase of about seven dozen new 2A8 Leopard battle tanks. This move is part of the Czech Republic’s effort to modernize its military and ensure its security in the face of an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.