Ukraine’s “Viking” maritime intelligence center receives high-speed combat boats from Sweden

The "Viking" maritime center of Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR) has received three high-speed Swedish-made Stridsbåt 90 armored boats, according to the agency's press service. https://twitter.com/EuromaidanPress/status/1845001647182766188/ The boats, known as CB90, are designed for assault operations, surveillance, patrolling, and fire support on the water. Militarnyi reports that the combat boats are equipped with two 600 kW diesel engines and two waterjet propulsors, which enable sharp maneuvers and speeds of up to 45 km per hour in shallow coastal waters. The Ukrainian company "Metinvest" purchased the Swedish boats and transferred them to military intelligence in June 2024. The Dutch government plans to deliver several dozen such boats to Ukraine. The CB90s are equipped with weapon stations for machine guns and automatic grenade launchers. They can also be armed with anti-ship missiles and carry naval mines. In particular, one of the boats the HUR agency showed was armed with a heavy 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun and a rear-mounted 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun. The primary function of the Combat Boat 90 is to transport up to four and a half tons of cargo or 21 soldiers in full combat gear.

"The boats can carry out various tasks, such as logistical missions – transporting ammunition, people, and all kinds of cargo, as well as patrolling. With a qualified crew, the boat can accomplish any assigned mission," said Serhii, commander of a CB90.

He added that the boat's armor can protect the crew and equipment from bullets and shrapnel. Another significant advantage is its 300 nautical miles (550 km) range. The vessels handed over to Ukrainian intelligence are already carrying out missions at sea. Related:

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