Patria has received an RFQ for the rearmament of the Czech Armed Forces with new wheeled Armoured Personnel Carriers and Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Patria now officially declares its intention to take part in the public tender process and capitalize on the efforts invested and local knowledge developed during its presence in the Czech Republic during the last three years.

The procurement includes 199 vehicles and an option for 35 and its total value is approximately EUR 700 million. Patria offers the Czech Republic the Patria AMV 8x8 vehicle, the only fourth generation armoured wheeled vehicle now in serial production. Patria is an internationally operating Aerospace and Defence Group with significant positions in the Baltic region. Patria’s key business areas are armoured wheeled vehicles, mortar systems, helicopters and aircraft, and life cycle support of these products. Patria delivers internationally competitive solutions to global markets based on its own specialist know-how and partnerships.

Patria’s owners are the Finnish State and European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.

Patria
07.06.2005