After a sluggish start, Europe’s defence industry is finally waking up, spurred by the war in Ukraine. Investment is pouring in, partnerships are taking shape, and new technology is rolling out, all aimed at bolstering the continent’s military readiness. A
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A new modular mortar system Tremos by Patria combines the advantages of the different mortar systems, combining mobility, cost-effectiveness, and the possibility to rapidly transform existing mortar systems to mobile firing units – without the need for extensive integration work.
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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A new, unique multinational armoured vehicle concept was unveiled at Eurosatory 2024. Funded by the EU and nine member countries, the Patria-coordinated concept is planned to enter production by 2027. With war still raging in Ukraine, the European Union aims
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
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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The Finnish Navy has achieved a milestone in its naval capabilities with the completion of a significant modernisation and Mid-Life Upgrade project for its Hamina-Class vessels. Various other navies, like the German, the Dutch and the British, are modernizing their
Finnish defence material provider Patria announced in June that Finnish army purchase 91 Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers (APC) – or more precisely modular armoured multi-purpose vehicles. Deliveries of the vehicles will begin during 2023. In addition to the vehicles,
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