Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme received EUR 60 million in funding from EDIRPA which promotes European defence procurement
Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, based on the Patria 6x6 vehicle and led by Finland, has received EUR 60 million in funding from the EDIRPA funding instrument that promotes joint defence procurement by European member states.
The announcement was published by European Commission at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_5827 and by the Finnish Ministry of Defence at: https://www.defmin.fi/ajankohtaista/tiedotteet_ja_uutiset/eu_lta_merkittava_rahoitus_puolustusmateriaalihankintoihin.14638.news (in Finnish).
In addition to Finland, the joint EDIRPA procurement proposal prepared by the Finnish defence administration includes Latvia, Sweden and Germany. The funding will be used for multinational cooperation between the CAVS vehicle user countries. The joint CAVS programme strengthens European defence and NATO cooperation.
"The CAVS programme has been moved forward quickly and promptly under the leadership of Finland and the excellent cooperation between Patria and the countries participating in the programme. The joint programme enables the development of the Patria 6x6 vehicle platform as well as the cost-effectiveness of life-cycle support, quick procurement and equipment compatibility, strengthening defense cooperation in Europe. The EDIRPA funding received now will promote the programme even further”, says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Finland Division.
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 for over 750 Patria 6x6 vehicles.
Media enquiries and further information:
Sirje Ahvenlampi-Hyvönen, Vice President, Group Communications, Patria, tel. +358 50 557 3822, [email protected]
Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President, Finland, Patria, tel. +358 40 869 6625, [email protected]
Patria is an international provider of defence, security and aviation life cycle support services, technology solutions and pilot training. Patria provides its aerospace and military customers with equipment availability, continuous performance development as well as selected intelligence, surveillance and management system products and services. Patria’s mission is to give its customers confidence in all conditions, and the vision is to be the #1 partner for critical operations on land, sea and air. Patria has several locations including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Spain. Patria employs over 3,000 professionals. 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.
