Looks very similar to the Finnish Army IFV 2000 program, in which a Canadian Delco turret was installed, mounting the 25 mm Bushmaster I. The turret bore a strong resemblance to the LAV-25 turret and offered the option to mount the 30 mm Bushmaster II, which was later utilized in subsequent projects. The Finnish state defense company, Patria, acquired the license for the turret and incorporated it into their later endeavors, including an autocannon-armed SISU Pasi, a Patria IFV known as the TC-500, as well as early prototypes and trial vehicles for the Patria AMV.
However, the implementation of this upgrade never materialized due to the Finnish BMP-1 fleet already being considerably worn out. Additionally, the Czechoslovakian-made ex-GDR pieces that Finland had acquired in the early 1990s were improperly stored after the collapse of the GDR, resulting in some vehicles having their wiring and other components installed differently from the original Soviet blueprints. This discrepancy posed challenges when attempting to upgrade them.
Consequently, the IFV program ultimately led to the selection of the CV9030 Mk2, and the majority of the BMP-1 vehicles were scrapped in 2004. Several dozen vehicles in the best condition, primarily those manufactured by Soviet Kurganmashzavod, were modified for use as forward observer vehicles and remain in service to this day.
