Germany and Patria have signed work package for CAVS Patria 6x6 programme-related mortar variants development

Germany and Patria have signed today a work package covering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme-related mortar variants development and qualification for Bundeswehr. The work package takes place under the CAVS research and development agreement, into which Germany has accessed in 2024. The scope of the work package includes building of CAVS NEMO and CAVS mortar command & control variants, their integration with German mission systems and the qualification of the entire system to German customer requirements. The value of the agreement is approximately 50 million Euros, further details of the scope are not publicly disclosed.

The now signed CAVS work package offers an opportunity for other participating nations in the programme – present or future – to benefit of the results of this work package.

CAVS NEMO variant is based on combining the market available Patria 6x6 vehicle and Patria’s NEMO 120 mm turreted mortar system, both being market leaders in their own segments.

“Patria is very pleased to see Germany signing the first national CAVS variants development and qualification agreement. The 120 mm turreted mortar variant adds totally new performance to the international CAVS programme, and we trust that other participants of the programme will be very interested in this advanced capability. The development and qualification of these new CAVS variants will be done in close co-operation with the German industry, and the future serial production will be realised with our earlier published industrial partners KNDS, FFG and JWT“, says Jukka Holkeri, Executive Vice President, Global, Patria.

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 800 Patria 6x6 vehicles and has delivered more than 200 vehicles. The programme is open to European countries with similar equipment requirements, by mutual consent of the participating countries. 

More information on Patria 6x6 vehicles 

Media enquiries and further information: 

Sirje Ahvenlampi-Hyvönen, Vice President, Group Communications, Patria, tel. +358 50 557 3822, [email protected]  

Jukka Holkeri, Executive Vice President, Global, Patria, tel. +358 40 869 2008, [email protected] 

Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Through life capability, Protected mobility & defence systems and Battlefield & critical systems products and services, 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, Estonia, 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. 
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