Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun vehicle LVKV 90
Press release -
Sweden Enhances Air Defence Capability in Upcoming Deployment to Latvia
The 71st Battalion of the South Scania Regiment is currently undergoing training and joint exercises in preparation for their next deployment to Latvia, where it will join NATO’s multinational brigade. The battalion will bring with it a new capability in the form of the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun vehicle LVKV 90, which will enhance the brigade's sensor coverage and the ability to engage aerial targets.
“The threat in the air is real, but the capability to counter it has been planned for some time. We are continuously developing the composition of Sweden’s contribution to NATO’s multinational brigade in Latvia in terms of capabilities,” says the battalion commander Tobias Christensson.
The introduction of this air defence capability enables improved detection and engagement of aerial threats—such as drones and helicopters—at the battalion level. Its sensors also contribute to the brigade’s overall air situational awareness.
The LVKV 90 anti-aircraft vehicle closely resembles the standard Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90), with the principal distinction being its surveillance radar mounted on the turret and the ability to elevate the gun barrel to a higher angle to engage air targets.
Originally introduced into the Swedish Armed Forces during the 1990s, the Air Defence Vehicle 90 features an advanced fire control system that includes a gun computer, radar, infrared night vision, the NAV90 GPS system, communications systems, and a programmable fuse system. With a top speed of 70 km/h, the vehicle is fully capable of keeping pace with mechanized forces, even during rapid advances.
