AUSA 2018: BAE makes CV90 optionally-manned pitch (video)

8th October 2018 - 19:31 GMT | by Tim Martin in Washington D.C.

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BAE Systems displayed the 20-35t class CV90 Mk IV at AUSA, signalling its intent to partner with the US Army on the service's optionally-manned fighting vehicle programme.

Speaking to Shephard, Jim Miller, the company's combat vehicles business development director, said that it would be having 'a conversation' with the army, with a view to gaining more feedback on the direction the service wishes to take.

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