First CAVS 6x6 Vehicles Delivered to Germany

Patria has delivered the first five CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicles to the German Armed Forces, marking the start of Germany’s transition to a new protected mobility fleet under the multinational CAVS programme.

Photo: Bundeswehr

Patria has delivered the first five CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicles to the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces). The handover took place in Zeithain, Germany, last week. The deliveries are part of the two procurement contracts signed in December 2025 between Patria and Germany under the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.

“The first deliveries of the CAVS 6x6 vehicles to Germany mark a significant milestone for Patria and the entire multinational programme. These vehicles signal the beginning of Germany’s transition toward a modern, highly mobile protected mobility fleet, while also demonstrating the strength and efficiency of the CAVS cooperation framework. As Germany now advances into full-scale supply, we, together with our German industry partners FFG, JWT and KNDS, ensure strong security of supply and provide the Bundeswehr with all the required vehicles and capabilities,” says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Protected Mobility business area.

Multinational Cooperation Strengthens Supply Security

The Finnish-led CAVS programme currently consists of seven member nations: Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Norway. The vehicles are also operational in Ukraine.

Within the CAVS programme, development of the 6x6 armoured vehicle system is led by Patria, which has more than four decades of experience in developing and delivering state-of-the-art protected troop transportation and system integration solutions. The vast majority of vehicle production is carried out by utilising the local industry capabilities of the member nations. Each new participating country inherently strengthens the overall security of supply within the collaboration framework.