The Patria 6x6 agreement signing was attended by Chief of Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, Major General Jari Mikkonen.

Deliveries of the vehicles are expected to begin this year after Finnish Defence Forces acquired three pre-series vehicles for test use during 2022.

Patria Finland Division executive vice-president Jussi Järvinen said during the test phase, the Finnish Army familiarised themselves with the features and operational use of Patria 6x6 vehicles, as well as defined the final requirements for the serial order vehicles.

“Finland’s serial order is a remarkable milestone for the entire CAVS program. With this order, Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles are already being manufactured in Hämeenlinna, Finland for three countries,” he said.

“This serial order is the largest vehicle agreement between Patria and the Finnish Defence Forces in many decades.

“In Finland, Patria 6x6 vehicles continue in the footsteps of XA-series vehicles, better known as Pasi, as we continue to develop the performance and mobility of the Finnish Army at least until the 2060s, or even longer.”

As part of the multinational CAVS program, Sweden has ordered its first 20 vehicles and deliveries to Latvia have been underway since 2021.

Robert Dougherty

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