BAE systems’ unexpectedly withdrew its CV90 platform from the US OMFV programme in mid-June; however, this will not impede Asia-Pacific and European IFV competitions, the company has confirmed.
The company has sought to allay concerns that withdrawal from the OMFV competition would not lead to a loss of development in the platform stating that there would be 'ongoing investment' to ensure it maintains its position in the market.
Up until the week of the 10 June, the CV90 was up against the General Dynamics Griffin III, Lynx KF41 from Rheinmetall and the Hanwha AS21 Redback platforms to replace the ageing
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EMOC can be fitted with an 81mm or a 120mm smooth bore barrel and when in the travelling position is horizontal. For firing, it is deployed over the rear arc until the baseplate contacts the ground.
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