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The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, led by Finland and centred around the Patria 6x6 armoured vehicle, has been awarded EUR 60 million in funding through the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through the common Procurement Act (EDIRPA). This funding initiative is designed to support joint defence procurement efforts among EU member states.

CAVS programme secures EUR 60 million EDIRPA funding for European defence cooperation

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The CAVS programme has been awarded EUR 60 million in funding through the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through the common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).

Finnish defence manufacturer Patria has reached an agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence to deliver an additional 56 armoured 6x6 vehicles as part of the ongoing Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. This agreement supplements current deliveries and focuses on command and control (C2) units, enhancing Latvia’s defence infrastructure.

Patria to supply additional 56 armoured vehicles to Latvia under CAVS programme

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Finnish defence manufacturer Patria has reached an agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence to deliver an additional 56 armoured 6×6 vehicles.

Finnish defence company Senop Oy, in partnership with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, has announced a new framework agreement focused on military optronics procurement. This strategic agreement aims to streamline the acquisition of advanced combat-enhancing optronic technology for both Finland and Sweden, enhancing mutual defence resilience.

Finland and Sweden partner with Senop for enhanced military optronics framework agreement

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Senop Oy, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command have signed a military optronics framework agreement.

The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) have taken a significant step in advancing battlefield capabilities with the acquisition of a new 120mm modular mortar system from Finnish defence company Patria. The pre-series of the mortar system, officially named the Patria TREMOS, is scheduled for delivery to the Finnish Army in 2025, following a swift agreement facilitated by the Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Command. On the same day as the acquisition announcement, Patria introduced the new Patria TREMOS mortar system to an international audience at the Future Mortar Systems conference in London on October 29, 2024.

Finnish Defence Forces to enhance battlefield mobility with new 120mm mortar system

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The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) have taken a significant step in advancing battlefield capabilities with the acquisition of a new 120mm modular mortar system from Patria.

On 29 October, 2024, at the Future Mortar Systems conference in London, UK, Patria launched Patria TREMOS. This robust and cost-effective mortar system increases the mobility and accuracy of trusted, traditional high firepower mortars.

Patria unveils a new modular mortar system – Patria TREMOS [VIDEO]

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Patria TREMOS expands the advantages of mobility and modern technology to traditional mortars enabling rapid deployment, accurate first round hit and by fast in-and-out of action capability.

Patria Group has announced its financial results for the first three quarters of 2024, with net sales reaching EUR 538.1 million, an increase from EUR 487.9 million during the same period last year. Operating profit stood at EUR 30.0 million, compared to EUR 36.9 million in the previous year, while the equity ratio was 33.4%, and net gearing reached 110.8%.

Patria Group achieves EUR 538.1 million in net sales and marks key strategic milestones in Q3 2024

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Patria remains committed to strengthening operational efficiency and achieving profitable growth in line with its Horizon 2025 strategy.

Patria has signed a bill of sale for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Nordic Drones Oy, a Finnish leading drone pilot trainer and manufacturer of drones designed for professional use. Nordic Drones has designed and delivered complete solutions and user training for various technical aerial photography as well as mapping, measurement, inspection, control and authority tasks for the needs of more than 100 companies and organizations. The company employs 10 people and is located in Muurame, Finland. The parties do not disclose the value of the acquisition.

Patria expands with acquisition of Nordic Drones and WithSecure businesses

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Finnish defence company Patria has successfully completed the acquisition of two businesses as part of its growth strategy

The Finnish Defence Forces purchase Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles as a part of the multinational Finland-led CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle Systems) programme that also features Latvia, Sweden, and Germany. Patria signed the agreement for 91 vehicles with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command. In addition to the vehicles, the purchase also includes spare parts, tools as well as operation and maintenance training, in addition to a purchase option for 70 vehicles. Deliveries of the vehicles will begin during 2023.

Finnish Defence Forces acquires additional 6×6 armoured vehicles from Patria

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The Finnish Defence Forces is acquiring more Patria 6×6 vehicles from the additional purchase option included in the previously signed agreement.

Patria and Rheinmetall have introduced their prototype Boxer Armoured Mortar Variant at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD 2024) exhibition in Millbrook, Bedfordshire. This unveiling represents a significant advancement in the development of the British Army’s new Armoured Mortar Variant, highlighting the innovative capabilities of both companies.

Patria and Rheinmetall unveil first UK prototype Boxer Armoured Mortar Variant at DVD 2024

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Patria and Rheinmetall have introduced their prototype Boxer Armoured Mortar Variant at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD 2024) exhibition in Millbrook, Bedfordshire.

Patria NEMO is a turreted, remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system for the needs of modern warfare and crisis management, which calls for mobility, protection and accuracy. It is an indirect fire support system, but due to its direct fire capability, it can also be used for self-defence.

Patria showcases advanced defence solutions at DVD 2024 in Bedfordshire

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Patria, Finland’s leading defence company, is participating in DVD 2024 (Defence Vehicle Dynamics), taking place at UTAC Millbrook, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, on 18-19 September.

Finnish defence company Patria will participate in the Nordic Defence Industry Seminar 2024 conference and exhibition, taking place from 17th to 19th September at Sundvolden, Norway. The event is organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, the Norwegian Armed Forces, and the Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association (FSi), and is part of the broader Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) framework.

Patria to showcase advanced armoured vehicles at NDIS 2024 in Norway

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Finnish defence company Patria will participate in the Nordic Defence Industry Seminar 2024 conference and exhibition, taking place from 17th to 19th September at Sundvolden, Norway.

Patria acquires an open source data collection product and business related to its cyber business area from WithSecure. As a result of the transaction, Patria will open an office in Oulu and 10 WithSecure experts currently working in the business area will join the company. The parties do not disclose the value of the acquisition.

Patria expands cyber capabilities with acquisition from WithSecure, opens new office in Oulu

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Patria acquires an open source data collection product and business related to its cyber business area from WithSecure.