Latvia to supply Ukraine with Patria 6×6 Armoured Personnel Carriers
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it has ordered Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for Ukraine.
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it has ordered Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) for Ukraine.
The CAVS programme has been awarded EUR 60 million in funding through the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through the common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).
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 6×6 vehicle was chosen as the platform for the CAVS programme, participated already by Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and Germany.
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 will advance the product development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by acquiring three pre-series vehicles from the Finnish Defence Forces.
The Finnish Defence Forces will purchase heavy Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles from Patria within the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
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.
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.
The Finnish Defence Forces purchase Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles as a part of the multinational Finland-led CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle Systems) programme.