Patria delivered first CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicles to Germany
Photo credit: Bundeswehr
Patria has delivered Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) the first five CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicles. The handover was carried out in Zeithain, Germany, last week. The deliveries are a part of the two procurement contracts made in December 2025 between Patria and Germany within the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
“The first deliveries of the CAVS 6x6 vehicles to Germany mark a significant milestone for Patria and the entire multinational programme. These vehicles signal the beginning of Germany’s transition toward a modern, highly mobile protected mobility fleet, while also demonstrating the strength and efficiency of the CAVS cooperation framework. As Germany now advances into full scale supply, we together with our German industry partners FFG, JWT and KNDS ensure strong security of supply and provide the Bundeswehr with all the required vehicles and capabilities ,” says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Protected Mobility business area.
The Finnish-led CAVS programme currently consists of seven member nations: Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, The United Kingdom and Norway with the vehicles being also operational in Ukraine. Within the CAVS programme, the 6x6 armoured vehicle system development is led by Patria, that has more than four decades of experience in developing and delivering state-of-the-art protected troop transportation and system integration. Vast majority of supply of the vehicles is conducted by utilising the member nations’ local industry capabilities and every new nation is inherently reinforcing the security of supply for the whole collaboration system.
Patria has already received orders including options for nearly 2000 Patria 6x6 vehicles and has delivered more than 300 vehicles. The programme is open to like-minded nations with similar equipment requirements, by mutual consent of the participating countries.
Media enquiries and further information:
Sirje Ahvenlampi-Hyvönen, Vice President, Group Communications, Patria, tel. +358 50 557 3822, [email protected]
More information on CAVS programme: www.patriagroup.com/common-armoured-vehicle-system-cavs-programme
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
