Patria AMV vehicles are showcased at the DVD2016 in Millbrook, UK

Patria attends the DVD2016 event held on September 7-8 in Millbrook, UK, and demonstrates Patria AMV Armoured Modular Vehicle at two stands. Patria presents Patria AMV 8x8 with Kongsberg Protector 12.7 mm RWS and Leonardo GVA compatible mission system at stand OR-15.  A second Patria AMV, an IFV variant equipped with the Lockheed Martin CT40 turret with the Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) is on display at Lockheed Martin’s stand OR-23.

Patria AMV is the market leader among modern 8x8 armoured vehicles with nearly 1600 vehicles contracted. They are used in challenging conditions by seven customer nations in various vehicle roles and variants. AMV vehicles are continuously developed and fitted with latest technology, based on user experience from millions of kilometer’s driven in operational use and on combat missions. Patria AMV’s smart design choices enable high payload capacity, high level of protection, and easy integration of wide selection of weapon systems and other sub-systems. Patria AMV has received excellent feedback from customers for its performance in combat and crisis management operations, for example in Afghanistan and Chad. Patria’s well proven strategy is to maximize the local content and utilize both local supply chain and manufacturing capabilities, delivering substantial benefits for local economy and industry, including long term local sustainment and further development.

Further information of the DVD2016 event: http://www.theevent.co.uk/

Patria is a trusted provider of defence, security and aviation life-cycle support services and technology solutions. Patria operates internationally and the company has operations and projects in countries such as Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Poland, Croatia, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Versatile duties employ today some 2,800 skilled professionals. Patria is owned by the Government of Finland and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.