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Patria delivered Patria AMV 8x8 System Platform vehicle to Saab based on a contract signed last June. The vehicle will be used as a test and development platform for the latest generation of Saab vehicle electronics and video systems, but also for demonstration and marketing purposes.

Saab will equip the vehicle with its latest video- and vehicle electronic solutions, connected to C4I systems and other innovations. This AMV 8x8 System Platform vehicle combines the knowledge and experience of two high-tech companies. Patria provides the performance and features of a multi-role armored wheeled vehicles with a top-level mobility, survivability and fire power, while Saab offers durable military electronics that meet severe battlefield requirements. These state-of-the-art features together provides unique added value to the customers in a modern 8x8 vehicle market.

"We are now eager to start using this state-of-the-art vehicle as a test and development platform as well as a demonstrator for marketing purposes showcasing our capabilities. We also look forward to continue the close cooperation with Patria”, says Jörgen Sedsten, CEO of Saab Tactical Electronics AB.

“We are looking forward to seeing the System Platform Vehicle when Saab has performed its system integrations and to start the joint marketing operations of this high technology product. Patria’s AMV 8x8 with modern communication and control systems is an excellent solution for protected, mobile command posts and headquarters for various type of operations”, says Petri Jokinen, VP Sales and Business Development of Patria’s Land business unit.   

Patria AMV is a global market leader in modern 8x8 vehicles, and over 1,600 vehicles have been sold to eight nations. Patria AMV provides the performance and features of a multi-role vehicle. It is perfect for any operation in any environment where mobility, survivability and fire power are needed. Patria offers large scale of variants to meet the specific needs of the customers worldwide from hot deserts to arctic conditions.

Further information:
Petri Jokinen, VP Sales and Business Development, Land business unit, Patria, tel. +358 40 869 6539, [email protected]

Patria is an international provider of defence, security and aviation life cycle support services, pilot training and technology solutions. Patria provides its aerospace and military customers with equipment availability, continuous performance development as well as selected intelligence, surveillance and management system products and services. Patria’s mission is to give its customers confidence in all conditions, and the vision is to be the #1 partner for critical operations on land, sea and air. Patria has several locations including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Estonia and Spain. Patria employs 3,000 professionals. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Norwegian Nammo, and together these three companies form a leading Nordic defence partnership.
www.patriagroup.com