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We’ve signed a memorandum of understanding with Patria to offer the Patria 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier to the UK Armed Forces to meet the operational requirements of the British Army. The Patria 6x6 is a modular, robust, and affordable vehicle platform for protected troop transport that offers high performance, modern protection and unprecedented mobility. We’ll be leading on the build solution, bringing our system integration and platform building expertise to the partnership, as well as developing a support package that will maintain operational readiness of the vehicle throughout its life. Patria will lead on the design and development of the system, providing bespoke enhancements to its existing 6x6 platform. This partnership combines the highest quality British and Finnish engineering to make sure that the British Army is ready for its next mission. https://lnkd.in/eVqQSHKA

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Excellent, a pragmatic solution that will deliver a sound capability in a realistic lead time

Trevor Bowman MSc MCGI

Delivering operational business, education, event, enterprise and innovation support at the point of need and pace of relevance Founder member of the UK Defence Battlelab

2mo

Sadly I missed the issuing of the British Army request for a new Armoured Personnel Carrier

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The Patria 6x6 is a highly capable platform and the combined expertise of both companies will surely pay off 🤝

Paul Ferguson

Senior Client Executive - Defence | Maritime

2mo

What an exciting partnership

Christopher Stead FIoL

Business Development Manager - Land Systems | Oxley Developments Co Ltd

2mo

Great news for the British Army! The partnership between Babcock and Patria to bring the Patria 6×6 Armoured Personnel Carrier to the UK Armed Forces is a step in the right direction. There’s a clear gap in the current fleet for a modern, cost-effective, and highly mobile 6×6 platform, and this collaboration could be the answer. Proven capability – The Patria 6×6 is already in service with NATO partners. UK manufacturing & sustainment – Babcock’s role in the build and support package aligns with the UK Land Industrial Strategy. Rapid availability – An off-the-shelf solution means quicker delivery to frontline units. But this raises some key questions: Where would the 6×6 best fit within the Army’s ORBAT? How will it complement existing platforms like Boxer and MRVP? Could this be an opportunity to rethink medium-weight mobility across the force? I see real potential here. How do you think this will shape future Army capability? #Defence #BritishArmy #Babcock #Patria #ArmouredVehicles #LandIndustrialStrategy

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