Germany takes final step to full member of CAVS programme

Germany has joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Framework Agreement. By joining this stage of the programme, Germany enables the serial procurement of CAVS vehicles based on Patria 6x6 vehicle. After Finland, Latvia and Sweden, Germany is the fourth nation to access the Framework Agreement.

Germany started its journey within the CAVS programme in 2022 by signing the statement of intent and followed up by joining the Technical Arrangement in 2023. In 2024, Germany joined the programme’s research and development agreement, after which joining the Framework Agreement was the final step towards full accession. 

“Patria is very pleased to see Germany moving forward towards the serial procurement phase. The determination and steady progress of Germany taking steps within the CAVS programme has been an excellent example of modern multinational cooperation targeting increased interoperability and the security of supply between allied nations. Together with our German teaming partners KNDS, FFG and JWT we are ready to set up local production with a rapid time scale,“ says Hugo Vanbockryck, Senior Vice President, Market Area Europe of 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.  

Media enquiries and further information: 

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

Hugo Vanbockryck, Senior Vice President, Market Area Europe, Patria, tel. +32 471 989101, [email protected]

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