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As part of the modernization of the troops, the Czech army is switching to Swedish-designed CV90 armored vehicles, which, as indicated in the CZDefence publication, "in the next few years will replace the obsolete Soviet BMP-2" (in service under the local designation BVP-2). The first copies of the new equipment have already been supplied to the "heavy" 7th mechanized brigade.
The platoon commander described the new car as more capricious in operation.:
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According to him, thanks to the use of modern technologies in the CV90 (INFRARED "picture", laser rangefinders, digital maps, communication with drones), it is now able to see the enemy earlier, mark his location and instantly share information.
Overall, komvzvoda rated the CV90 as a reliable and durable machine that, combined with engineering support, can operate even on very difficult terrain.
The commander of the mechanized battalion also compared the equipment.:
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As he noted, this is important for the psyche of a soldier, as he knows that he is not defenseless. While on the BVP-2 the survey was carried out through a periscope, on the CV90 the sensor equipment capable of seeing day or night and in any weather is responsible for this.:
The commander of the reconnaissance platoon explained that it used to take an hour to exchange data with headquarters, but today it happens almost immediately.
The deputy chief of staff of the battalion noted that the previous equipment was unpretentious in maintenance.:
