Van Halteren Technologies (VHT) and BAE Systems Hägglunds have entered into a new agreement for the supply of a package of components for CV90 vehicles. Under this contract, VHT will manufacture these components under license from BAE Systems Hägglunds. The agreement was signed during NEDS, the Netherlands’ leading defense industry exhibition, which serves as a key platform for fostering international partnerships and strengthening European defense cooperation.
“We are pleased that our long-standing and successful collaboration with Van Halteren has led to yet another contract – this time for the export market,” said Wim Eikelboom, Head of Procurement at BAE Systems Hägglunds. “It is a testament to our shared commitment to delivering quality within the defense sector and the CV90 platform. We look forward to continuing to develop our solutions together and strengthening our position in the market.”
Izaak Veerman, CEO of Van Halteren Technologies, added:
“This agreement marks a significant milestone in the long-standing collaboration between our companies. Our strategic partnership is firmly rooted in The Netherlands but also extends to international CV90 programs. We are proud to be recognized as a preferred supplier by BAE Systems Hägglunds and to contribute to these international programs. In delivering these contracts, we actively engage local partners and therewith strengthening the European supply chain. The cooperation between VHT and BAE Systems Hägglunds stands as a prime example of successful Industrial Participation in action.”
The partnership aligns with the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s ambition to stimulate industrial cooperation and strengthen the national defense industry. As State Secretary for Defence Gijs Tuinman noted, these agreements symbolize how Dutch companies secure a strong position in international collaborations and the European defense chain. Today, and in the future.
Van Halteren Technologies is a Dutch family-owned company founded in 1969. The company operates across multiple sectors, including defense, marine/offshore, civil and industrial applications, motion simulation, hydrodynamic research, and energy solutions. Van Halteren Technologies distinguishes itself by designing and manufacturing customer-specific systems in-house. The company has four operational locations in the Netherlands: Bunschoten-Spakenburg, Boxtel, Hattemerbroek, and Rotterdam. VHT employs 650 people, serving customers in 36 countries.
BAE Systems Hägglunds specializes in the design, production, and modernization of advanced vehicle systems for military and civil applications. Its portfolio includes world-leading combat vehicles, armored engineering vehicles, and personnel carriers. The company also provides comprehensive support services, ranging from simple upgrades to complex modernization programs, as well as training and simulation solutions for customers worldwide.