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Patria 6×6 as the vehicle platform of CAVS programme

The joint European Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme began in 2019, as the Patria 6×6 vehicle was selected for the platform of the programme. By 2025, participating countries are Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany and Denmark, strengthening European collaboration. The programme remains open for new countries to join, provided they have similar equipment requirements and…

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Patria’s aviation history timeline

Patria’s strong background in aviation is unmatched. ️ In 1922, it all began when Hansa-Brandenburg, the first Hansa aircraft was completed under licence. Between 1922 and 1926, a total of 120 aircrafts were produced. In 1940, the State Aircraft Factory started operation in Halli, Kuorevesi. In short amount of time, Kuorevesi became the centre of…

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Patria OPTIME at DSEI UK 2025

Meet Patria and ILIAS Solutions team at DSEI UK 2025, stand N9-220! 🤝🇬🇧 At the event, Patria exhibits its wide, all-domain offering, covered by Patria OPTIME service model. Patria OPTIME ensures the performance and cost-effective operation of military fleets throughout the entire lifecycle. Newly acquired ILIAS Solutions will strengthen digital capabilities of Patria OPTIME, offering…

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Patria Arctic Event 2025 insights

In March, Patria held its major showcase event in sunny and crispy Lapland. 🇫🇮 Live demonstrations featured the Patria 6×6 and 8×8 vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art systems, seamlessly navigating through snow-covered terrain and icy slopes. Attendees also gained insights into Patria’s expertise in lifecycle support, modular system integration, and intelligent maintenance — elements that are…

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Patria Arctic Event 2025 highlights

Don’t miss the Patria Arctic Event 2025 highlights! ️   In March, Patria held its major showcase event in sunny Lapland. 🇫🇮 Now, the event highlights are to be seen, showcasing Patria’s latest innovations! Arctic Event featured wide offering of Patria, such as Patria NEMO & Patria TREMOS mortar systems and Patria’s full market leading…

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Patria Linnavuori history timeline

Patria’s legacy in engine maintenance began over 80 years ago – making Patria a trusted partner in the field today. 🤝 In 1943, Linnavuori engine center began its operations. Linnavuori unit has its roots in the State Aircraft Factory, founded in 1921. Since then, Linnavuori has played, not only a significant role of Patria’s history, but…

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Patria SKY – Long range drone for multipurpose use

Patria SKY is a new multi-mission long-range UAV system designed in cooperation with professional security industry operators for demanding and high-level security use. Read more about its qualities: https://bit.ly/3GseF4S Links Patria Group’s Website patriagroup.com LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/patria X x.com/group_patria Instagram instagram.com/patria_group Facebook Patria People facebook.com/patriapeople

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Patria’s mortar history timeline

Patria’s foundations for mortar development and manufacturing date back to the early 1930s. In 1933, the Ministry of Defence’s Ordnance Division commissioned the first 100 pieces of 81 mm mortars, including auxiliary equipment, from Tampella. This order marked the beginning of Tampella’s weapons production, after which the factory also began producing the 120 mm mortar…

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Development of Patria’s armoured wheeled vehicles

Patria is a market leader of modern armoured wheeled vehicles, but where did it all begin? In 1965, the first Proto-Sisus were handed over to the Finnish Defence Forces. By the 1970s, Patria moved on to manufacturing military vehicles. The Sisu A-45 medium-heavy off-road truck with a two-axle four-wheel drive and a payload of 4,000…

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The story of Patria – where it all began

Travel in time with Patria to year 1921 – where it all began. The story of Patria began in 1921, when the Air Force Aircraft Factory was founded at Suomenlinna. Together with the Lapua cartridge factory, nicknamed ”The Bang”, began to build a strong foundation on which future developments could be based. Today, Patria is a…

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