Patria at FIDAE 2026

Patria will participate in the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) on 7–12 April 2026 in Santiago, Chile. The company will present the Patria AMV XP 8x8 from its Protected Mobility portfolio, alongside its full F100‑PW engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities delivered through the Patria OPTIME service concept.

Patria finalized the acquisition of ILIAS Solutions in September 2025. The ILIAS Digital Defense Platform will be showcased adjacent to Patria’s booth. Patria’s stand will be located in the Finland Pavilion.

Extreme conditions embedded - Patria’s highlighted offering at FIDAE 2026

Protected mobility

Patria AMV XP 8x8 vehicle is a state-of-the-art modular, and robust armoured wheeled vehicle providing superior fire power, protection, and mobility. Combat proven AMV family has gained experience from various operations and has become the trusted solution for protecting nations and their soldiers. Patria AMV XP is a cost effective and future proof solution for arising demands where sovereignty is at stake.

Sustainment solutions

Patria OPTIME is a comprehensive service concept that covers a wide range of solutions designed to streamline the entire lifecycle of defense fleets for optimal performance. For Patria OEM platforms – such as the Patria 6x6 and Patria NEMO – the service portfolio includes an extensive selection of sustainment services, ranging from fleet management, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul), and lifecycle support to supply chain management and training services.

What makes OPTIME unique is its digital capability: OPTIME powered by ILIAS. This integrated digital defense platform brings all sustainment elements together – covering supply, inventory, maintenance, training, deployments, and operations – into one unified system. The result is improved visibility, optimized resource allocation, and enhanced mission readiness.

ILIAS Digital Defense Platform is a groundbreaking 5th-generation software suite designed specifically to address the unique challenges of modern military operations. Developed by a team of seasoned military personnel and innovative software engineers, ILIAS offers an out-of-the-box solution that ensure mission driven logistics and real-time asset visibility across land, sea, and air. ILIAS delivers precision insights to support planning, oversight, and mission-focused decisions. With over 30 years of proven excellence, actively used by militaries worldwide, ILIAS is your trusted partner for achieving operational success. Starting from 1st September 2025, ILIAS Solutions has been part of Patria Group.

For further information: 

Janne Räkköläinen, Vice President, Market Area World, Patria, tel. +358408443210, [email protected]

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