Army Patria Delivers 8×8 AMV to Saab

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Patria has delivered an Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8×8 to Saab under a contract signed last June. The vehicle will be used as a test and development platform for the latest generation of Saab vehicle electronics and video systems. It will also be utilised for demonstration and marketing purposes.

Saab will equip the vehicle with its latest video and vehicle electronic solutions, connected to C4I systems and other innovations. Patria will provide the performance and features of a multi-role armoured wheeled vehicle with a top-level mobility, survivability and fire power, while Saab offers durable military electronics that meet battlefield requirements. These state-of-the-art features will provide unique added value to the customers in the modern 8×8 vehicle market.

Jörgen Sedsten, CEO of Saab Tactical Electronics AB, said: “We are now eager to start using this state-of-the-art vehicle as a test and development platform as well as a demonstrator for marketing purposes showcasing our capabilities. We also look forward to continue the close cooperation with Patria.”

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Petri Jokinen, VP Sales and Business Development of Patria’s Land business unit added: “We are looking forward to seeing the System Platform Vehicle when Saab has performed its system integrations and to start the joint marketing operations of this high technology product. Patria’s AMV 8×8 with modern communication and control systems is an excellent solution for protected, mobile command posts and headquarters for various type of operations.”

Patria AMV is a global market leader in modern 8×8 vehicles with over 1,600 having been sold to eight nations. The Patria AMV provides the performance and features of a multi-role vehicle. It is perfect for any operation in any environment where mobility, survivability and fire power are needed. Patria offers large scale of variants to meet the specific needs of the customers worldwide from hot deserts to arctic conditions.

Patria Delivers 8x8 AMV to Saab - European Security & Defence

Patria has handed a Patria AMV to Saab so the two companies can combine their expertise in order to market this vehicle to new customers.

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