CV-90 upgrade for the Norwegian Army...

Massive hat tip to Bjørnar for the article.

The government submits an investment proposition to the Storting on new acquisition and renovation of tanks to the Army. - This investment will provide Armor Battalion and the Telemark battalion increased capacities and strengthening the army substantially the material side, says Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide.
The Government will this investment provide the Armoured Battalion and the Telemark battalion increased capacities and cover up for deficiencies in the structure of medium-weight armored vehicles. The bill will now be submitted to Parliament for further consideration
- The military has recently been modernized its equipment, especially on the waterfront. As many know, we have now proposed a procurement of new combat aircraft for the Air Force. I am therefore proud that we are now in line with our renovation plans looking to invest in just under 10 billion to provide the army 146 rebuilt / new armored vehicles of the type CV-90, says defense minister.
The new and redesigned vehicles will give the Army a significant boost in the form of improved combat power and increased protection for the crews that operate them. New capabilities will be such increased my protection, network integration, better self-protection in the form of remotely controlled weapon station and rubber belts for increased accessibility.

The Army currently has 103 pieces. CV-90 armored personnel carriers all of which will be built on. The project will deliver a total of 146 remanufactured / new CV-90-carts. The cars were acquired from the mid-1990s, and has been a reliable and dependable vehicle for the Army. The cars are based on a combination of new CV-90 hull, upgraded and redesigned CV-90 hull (ie the 103 pieces. Existing) and upgraded turret. Plans are also obtained including unmanned ground and aerial vehicles, various sensors and ground communications.

I continue to be amazed at the speed at which these "smaller" countries are able to procure defense items.

Regardless, the Norwegian Army is about to recieve a quick upgrade in capabilities and will find that they have an IFV that is at the very least the equal of any armored fighting vehicle currently in service.