Patria has made a decisive move in the global defence industry by acquiring ILIAS Solutions, a Belgium-based leader in digital defence platforms. This acquisition catapults Patria to the forefront of military digitalisation, reinforcing its commitment to data-driven warfare, predictive maintenance,
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The Italian Army has decided to significantly enhance its air defence capabilities by contracting Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. to supply four Skynex air defence systems. The total value of the deal is approaching €280 million. The initial system, costing €73 million,
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The Lithuanian defence industry has evolved significantly from its modest beginnings in the early 20th century, through the challenges of Soviet occupation, to its status as a burgeoning sector within the European defence landscape. It focuses on cybersecurity and such
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Lithuania’s defence industry traces its origins back to the interwar period when the country was establishing its sovereignty and building its military capabilities. In the 1930s, Lithuania focused on developing its military infrastructure and industries, including aviation. Today, it is
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The Latvian government’s strategic push to boost defence spending and nurture local industry is beginning to bear fruit. A decade of growth in this sector reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new armoured vehicle production facility in
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Artificial intelligence is this year’s hot topic at EUROSATORY in Paris. From 17 to 21 June, defence and security professionals around the world gather at Paris Nord Villepinte for the exhibition EUROSATORY, featuring 2,000 international exhibitors from more than 60
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The beginning of the year has been promising for the Northern European defense industry, with increased sales and strong profits. German Rheinmetall, Norwegian Kongsberg, Swedish SAAB, and Finnish PATRIA have all reported excellent Q1 results. Only two Nordic companies are
It was a long wait for Ukraine before the US Senate finally approved its 60-billion-dollar aid, including long-range ATACMS missiles. In the meanwhile, the EU and Nordic countries have already acted. The Nordics and the Balts are rapidly boosting their
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Sweden has inked a deal for a fleet of 321 advanced armored vehicles and eight innovative naval mortar systems from Finnish defense manufacturer Patria. Valued at roughly EUR 470 million, the armored vehicle procurement ranks among Sweden’s most substantial military
Finnish Defence Company Patria Secures German Tank Deal, excluding the frontrunner Rheinmetall. Patria’s 6×6 is expected to replace the Bundeswehr’s existing Fuchs fleet. Rheinmetall turns its gaze to North Africa. Finnish defence company Patria is poised to deliver up to
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