Patria has signed a Life Cycle Management (LCM) contract with Finland and Latvia to bolster long-term operational efficiency for the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
This contract, based on the Patria 6×6 vehicle platform, is an advancement in the multinational initiative aimed at streamlining and enhancing the sustainment of armoured vehicles throughout their operational lifespan.
The newly signed contract is expected to facilitate greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness in managing the CAVS fleet. By focusing on the complete lifecycle of the vehicles, the agreement ensures that Finland and Latvia will benefit from shared resources, enhancing the overall security of supply for their armed forces. The LCM contract is built on Patria’s OPTIME service concept, a modular framework designed to meet specific customer needs and optimise fleet availability.
The CAVS programme, which currently involves Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and Germany, now includes three key agreements: research and development, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment. This integrated approach enhances collaboration among participating nations and ensures that the armoured vehicles remain in peak condition throughout their service.
Mats Warstedt, Senior Vice President for Nordics at Patria, expressed enthusiasm about the contract, noting, “I’m excited that CAVS programme is entering into the sustainment phase by the signing of this CAVS LCM contract, which will secure long-term co-operation for always keeping the fleets fully operational. At the same time, this CAVS LCM contract is the first Patria OPTIME-based contract, which is also a significant milestone for this customer-tailored service concept.”
Latvia recently achieved a milestone in defence manufacturing with the delivery of its first domestically produced Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier, marking a significant step in its defence independence and industrial capability.
The Patria 6×6 vehicle was selected for the CAVS programme in 2020, with ongoing deliveries to Latvia, Finland, and Sweden. With nearly 700 vehicles already ordered, the programme remains open to other European countries interested in similar capabilities, pending approval from existing member nations.
This new contract emphasises Patria’s role in shaping the future of European defence collaboration, ensuring that participating nations can rely on a sustainable armoured vehicle fleet for years to come.
