CAVS programme secures EUR 60 million EDIRPA funding for European defence cooperation
The CAVS programme has been awarded EUR 60 million in funding through the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through the common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).
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First locally produced Patria 6×6 APC handed over to the Latvian National Armed Forces
On August 5, Defence Partnership Latvia, a Patria majority-owned joint venture, handed over the first Latvian-made Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier to the Latvian National Armed Forces.
Patria opens a new armoured vehicle production facility in Latvia
Patria 6×6 vehicle was chosen as the platform for the CAVS programme, participated already by Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and Germany.
Patria secures order for pre-series 6×6 armoured vehicle
Finnish has signed a new agreement with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for the procurement of the first pre-series 6×6 heavy armoured personnel carrier.
Patria enhances product development of CAVS programme with Finnish pre-series vehicles
Patria will advance the product development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by acquiring three pre-series vehicles from the Finnish Defence Forces.
Finland will purchase heavy 6×6 vehicles from Patria
The Finnish Defence Forces will purchase heavy Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles from Patria within the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
Finland orders more 6×6 armoured vehicles from Patria
The Finnish Defence Forces purchases more Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles by redeeming the additional purchase option related to the agreement signed in June 2023.
Latvian company EMJ Metals certified by Patria for armoured vehicle hull production
EMJ Metals, a company based in Latvia, has received certification from Finnish military vehicle manufacturer Patria for producing hulls of the 6×6 armored vehicles.
Finland to purchase 91 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles
The Finnish Defence Forces purchase Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles as a part of the multinational Finland-led CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle Systems) programme.