Patria at International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2026

Patria will be attending the International Armoured Vehicles Conference (IAVC) from January 20-22, 2026, at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre in the UK. During the event, Patria will showcase its Patria 6x6 vehicle, which serves as the platform for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme involving Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, the exhibition will feature the Patria NEMO turreted mortar system mounted on the General Dynamics Ajax vehicle at the General Dynamics stand.

At 09:45 on the opening day of the conference, Patria and its subsidiary ILIAS Solutions will deliver the presentation "READY FOR COMBAT?" led by Harry Corstens, Vice President Europe, ILIAS Solutions.

Patria's stand location is F1, and the Patria Nemo on Ajax can be found at F8.

Extreme conditions embedded - Patria’s highlighted offering at IAV UK 2026

Protected Mobility

Patria 6x6 is modular and high-performance wheeled vehicle, but at the same time simple, robust and affordable to provide this tactical capability in larger fleet quantities. It provides modern protection and high mobility. Patria 6x6’s modular design allows a wide variety of specific configurations for diverse missions. Patria 6x6 is perfect choice for any troop transportation and combat support roles. Within the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme Patria has already received orders for almost 1000 Patria 6x6 vehicles and has delivered more than 220 vehicles. The programme is open to European countries with similar equipment requirements, by mutual consent of the participating countries.

Weapon Systems

Patria NEMO is a turreted, remote-controlled 120 mm mortar system for the needs of modern warfare and crisis management, which call for mobility, protection and accuracy. Engineered by Patria, a top-tier industry expert, the lightweight system offers multi-platform compatibility and enables rapid and accurate fire support.

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 is part of Patria Group.

For further information: 

Hugo Vanbockryck, Vice President, Market Area Europe, Patria, tel. +32471989101, [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