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[Researcher Ko Hwajin, Mobile Technology Planning Team, Defense Technology Quality Institute] The Netherlands Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) announced that it has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of 122 CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) of the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA). This contract, valued at over $500 million, includes an option for performance upgrades on an additional 19 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.

BAE Systems stated that this upgrade, which includes a new turret, will enhance the performance, crew protection, and ergonomic design of the infantry fighting vehicles. Additionally, the 35mm main gun position on the CV90 IFV will be relocated to improve vehicle balance, and new weaponry will be introduced to increase lethality.

The upgrade work is based on research by the Royal Netherlands Army into the cognitive burden on IFV crews to address human-machine interaction issues, as well as analysis by BAE Systems. As a result, crews will be able to intuitively select effective operating modes, reducing the time required to detect, identify, decide, and engage targets.

Work to equip the CV9035 IFVs with an active protection system (APS), anti-tank missiles, and a new electro-optical sighting system is already underway. The mid-life upgrade program also includes the integration of fourth-generation digital core equipment and enhanced cybersecurity capabilities. The Dutch Ministry of Defence stated that the mid-life upgrade program will maintain the operational capability of the IFVs until the end of 2039, allocating a budget of 660 million euros ($800 million) for the upgrade program.

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