Two interesting vehicles at Eurosatory. Pics via Military Tech.

I never thought I would ever say this about a BMP, but this modded BMP-M2 from the Czech Republic is downright sexy.  I'm going to get some info on that Rafael turret.  Looks like a 30mm which is pretty much standard but with retractable anti-tank missiles....under turret armor which is definitely innovative.

When I first saw this mockup (or is it the actual vehicle) of the CV90, I cheered.  But then I took a better look at it and I wonder what they were thinking.  Why would you put such a high profile RWS on the vehicle when its low profile in every other respect?  I know you want your optics high but there had to be a better way....additionally, and I am hardly an expert but why would you have the optics below the gun???  If you're trying to extend view range and you're going with a tall RWS to get it then you want your optics at the highest point don't you?