Patria has agreed to collaborate with Valmet Automotive on the technology transfer and production of first armoured vehicles

Patria Land Oy (“Patria”) and Valmet Automotive Oyj (“Valmet Automotive”) have agreed to collaborate on the technology transfer related to the manufacturing of armoured vehicles, as well as on the production of the first vehicles.

The cooperation on technology transfer will commence immediately. First Patria’s armoured vehicles will be manufactured at Valmet Automotive’s production facility in Uusikaupunki in Finland during the second half of 2026. The commercial value of the collaboration is not disclosed by the parties.

“Patria is pleased with the smooth and rapid progress of the cooperation with Valmet Automotive. While Patria’s production is at a very good level for delivering all existing and anticipated orders, we are nevertheless seeking additional capacity, especially for future demand. Technology transfer is a natural part of Patria’s business model, and this is the first and important step also in cooperation with Valmet Automotive,” says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Protected Mobility business area.

“We are excited to start our cooperation with Patria. This agreement marks an important milestone in the implementation of our new strategy. We will now have the opportunity to demonstrate in practice that our decades-long contract manufacturing expertise represents an exceptionally high level of quality and is well-suited for serial production of a wide range of products. This partnership with Patria also brings together two strong domestic players,” says Pasi Rannus, CEO of Valmet Automotive.

Patria’s Protected Mobility business, which includes the Patria 6x6, Patria AMV XP, and Patria TRACKX armoured vehicle programmes, has grown significantly in recent years. Accordingly, Patria has substantially increased its own production and is investing in its facilities in Hämeenlinna, Finland and Valmiera, Latvia, while continuing to promote its technology transfer and local manufacturing concept.

Further information:

Sirje Ahvenlampi-Hyvönen, Vice President, Group Communications, Patria, tel. +358 50 557 3822, [email protected]

Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President, Protected Mobility, Patria, puh. +358 40 869 6625, [email protected]

Protected Mobility: www.patriagroup.com/products-and-services/protected-mobility 

Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Protected Mobility, Defence and Weapon Systems and Sustainment Solutions business areas, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air - when if is not an option. Patria has offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Latvia, and Japan.
Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Nammo, and together these three companies form a leading Nordic defence partnership.
www.patriagroup.com

Valmet Automotive, founded in 1968 in Finland, is a company focused on contract manufacturing of cars and other industrial products. Valmet Automotive is one of the leading vehicle contract manufacturers in the world, and one of the largest European manufacturers of convertible roof and kinematic systems, including electric vehicle charging flaps and active spoilers. The company offers its decades of expertise in serial production also beyond the automotive industry, for example, to the defense sector. Valmet Automotive’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets are externally validated by Science Based Targets initiative. Valmet Automotive operates in Finland, Germany, and Poland. Valmet Automotive’s gross sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 2.3 billion and net sales were EUR 511.4 million.
www.valmet-automotive.com