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Patria WISPR, Weapon Indication and Sensing Passive Radar, represents a new era of counter-battery operation when silence and availability are paramount - a completely passive counter-battery radar enabling continuous survivability in battlefield even close to enemy.

Patria and Valmet Automotive have signed a new, multi-year agreement covering the manufacturing of armoured vehicles at Valmet Automotive’s Uusikaupunki plant in Finland. The production capacity will increase to hundreds of vehicles per year. PHOTO CREDIT: Valmet Automotive

The Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have signed an Implementation Arrangement on cooperation in preparing the procurement of tracked armoured personnel carriers. The arrangement enables technology cooperation in the pre-series procurement of the Patria TRACKX tracked vehicle developed by Patria, as well as in potential follow-on procurements.

Patria and RENK presented a next-generation heavy unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) concept mock-up at Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France on 15 June, 2026. The jointly developed UGV showcase model is on display at RENK’s stand J280 in Hall 6 at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris from 15 to 19 June.

Patria and RENK Group AG (RENK) presented a next-generation heavy unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) concept mock-up at Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France on 15 June, 2026. The showcase model combines Patria’s modular TRACKX vehicle platform with RENK’s HSWL 076 transmission and drive-by-wire mobility architecture.

To strengthen Patria’s strategic ambition to grow significantly in the upcoming years, Patria has established a new unit, CEO Office, which will be headed by Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Petri Vihervuori as of 1 September, 2026. Vihervuori has been nominated also as a member of the Patria Group Management Team.

The next frontier in mobility - Patria TRACKX - is engineered to navigate the toughest terrains silently and swiftly, ensuring smooth operations in any condition. Enhancing the mobility and performance of land forces is a key priority for EU countries as they advance their long-term defence strategies.

Patria TRACKX is a newly developed tracked vehicle by Patria. Integrating proven design elements with the latest standards in mobility, protection, and adaptability, it is engineered to address the evolving requirements of contemporary battlefields.

Panu Routila, 61, M.Sc. (Econ.), DBA, has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Patria Oyj as of 15 April, 2026.

The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme started in 2020 as a collaborative effort among multiple countries. The Patria 6x6 vehicle was chosen as the platform for this initiative.

The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme started in 2020 as a collaborative effort among multiple countries. The Patria 6x6 vehicle was chosen as the platform for this initiative.

The first Patria AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle within the Japan Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (‘WAPC’) 8x8 programme has been delivered by Japan Steel Works (‘JWS’) to Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces (JSGDF) in Japan. Photo credit: Japan Steel Works