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The Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces will purchase heavy Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles from Patria within the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. The Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to start a serial procurement of heavy armoured personnel carrier 6x6 vehicles from Patria. The first phase of the acquisition will include one pre-series vehicle and 20 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace’s remote weapon stations which will be integrated in the vehicles. The acquisition will also include an option for additional purchases of 18 vehicles as well as provisions for vehicle outfitting, maintenance, spare parts, and training. “The heavy armoured vehicle variants deviate from Patria 6×6 basic vehicle variants with a higher protection rate and fire power which enables better cover for example in crisis management tasks. The heavy armoured Patria 6×6 vehicle with remote weapon systems is the end result of R&D teamwork of several countries”, says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Finland Division. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dpAc8Vsf #Finland #defence #industry #military #Patria #armedforces #6x6 #vehicle #technology #CAVAS #Europe

China Unveiled A New Assault Helicopter, Focusing On Taiwan And India With a sturdy 10-tonne capacity, China’s Z-20 assault helicopter is a new heavyweight in its aerial arsenal that can perform even better than its predecessors, the Z-10 and Z-19. The Z-20, designed by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation, is a major step toward China’s military modernization. Military experts say the strategic inclusion of the Z-20—now known as the Z-21 for its assault configuration—as a critical component in future confrontations involving Taiwan or India, according to a South China Morning Post story #china #taiwan #india #aircraft To read the full article please follow the link https://lnkd.in/gb6g2GuK For more updates follow Karo Startup

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV - Försvarets materielverk) to support future development of the Gripen system. The order is valued at SEK 540 million and pertains to work during the 2024 business year. “Gripen is designed for continuous upgrades to meet current and future threats. Continued development requires sophisticated simulators and rigs that are easy to operate, cost-effective to maintain, and quick to adapt for new capabilities. This order ensures that Gripen will remain at the forefront for a long time to come,” says Lars Tossman, Head of Saab’s Aeronautics business area.   The order from FMV is an extension of the existing contract and enables continued development of the Gripen system for the Swedish Armed Forces and other Gripen users around the world. The order includes operation and support of test aircraft and sophisticated equipment, such as rigs and simulators, which will be used when Saab develops new future capabilities for Gripen C/D and Gripen E, as well as for upgrades of existing systems. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dG2VbmMw #Gripen #GripenE #aircraft #fighter #Sweden #airforce #Saab #defence #aerospace #industry #technology #development #military #armedforces

Mi-28 helicopter crashes in Russia’s Kaluga Region during routine flight, crew killed According to the military, a technical malfunction has become the preliminary cause of the helicopter crash MOSCOW, July 25/ A Mi-28 helicopter crashed in Russia’s Kaluga Region during a routine flight, the crew was killed, the Defense Ministry said. "An Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the Kaluga Region while performing a routine flight. The helicopter went down in a deserted area. There is no destruction on the ground. The crew was killed," the ministry said. According to the military, a technical malfunction has become the preliminary cause of the helicopter crash. "A commission of the Russian Aerospace Forces is working at the site of the crash," the ministry added. #business #finance #financialservices

The Australian Government has has identified a ‘fix’ for braking problems in 1,100 Hawkei military vehicles, with deliveries set to resume from manufacturer French group Thales according to media reports. ABC news reported that planning is underway to rollout the repaired Hawkei vehicles to the Australian Defence Force. The Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said: “[We’ll roll them out] through a remediation program to have the fix installed. “Defence will [then] advise the government on when we can expect to declare full operational capability.” #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing #auspol #defence #defenceindustry #auspol

The Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces purchases more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles by redeeming the additional purchase option related to the agreement signed in June 2023 when Patria signed an agreement for 91 vehicles with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistic Command. The agreement also included a purchase option up to 70 vehicles of which the Finnish Defence Forces now redeems 40 vehicles. Vehicle deliveries are currently underway, Patria said in press release. “The purchase is part of the multinational CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle System) programme which in addition to Finland includes Latvia, Sweden and Germany. During 2023 deliveries commenced also to Sweden and deliveries to Latvia have been underway since 2021. With close and excellent cooperation between the countries and Patria, the programme has proceeded quickly. The joint programme’s research and development agreement was signed at the end of 2020 and since the deliveries have already taken place in three countries in three years,” says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Finland Division. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dyDmqPm4 #Patria #Finland #defenceforces #armedforces #defence #military #armoured #vehicle #6x6 #industry #technology

On August 5, Defence Partnership Latvia, a Patria majority-owned joint venture, handed over the first Latvian-made Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carrier to the Nacionālie bruņotie spēki | Latvian National Armed Forces in a ceremony at the military base “Ādaži”. By signing a contract with Patria in 2021, the Latvian Ministry of Defence ordered more than 200 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles for delivery by 2029. This cooperation agreement strengthens the combat capabilities of the Latvian National Armed Forces (NAF) as well as contributes to the development of Latvian defence technological and industrial base. “Over the past four years since Latvia’s involvement in the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, we have reached the most significant milestone of the project – the delivery of the first armoured personnel carrier full-cycle produced in Latvia to the National Armed Forces (NAF). With the opening of the Valmiera plant in May, we are focusing on the Latvian armoured personnel carrier order, but we are also actively working to implement other NAF capability development projects in our factory, thereby strengthening both NAF combat capabilities and the Latvian industry and economy as a whole,” stated Ugis Romanovs, Chairman of the Board of Defence Partnership Latvia and Patria Latvia. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpGcywNm Video: Latvian Ministry of Defence. #Patria #APC #6x6 #vehicle #defencce #industry #military #CAVS #armedfroces #technology #cooperation #Finland #Latvia #Patria

Finland to purchase more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles The Finnish Defence Forces purchases more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles by redeeming the additional purchase option related to the agreement signed in June 2023 when Patria signed an agreement for 91 vehicles with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistic Command. The agreement also included a purchase option up to 70 vehicles of which the Finnish Defence Forces now redeems 40 vehicles. Vehicle deliveries are currently underway. "The purchase is part of the multinational CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle System) programme which in addition to Finland includes Latvia, Sweden and Germany. During 2023 deliveries commenced also to Sweden and deliveries to Latvia have been underway since 2021. With close and excellent cooperation between the countries and Patria, the programme has proceeded quickly. The joint programme's research and development agreement was signed at the end of 2020 and since the deliveries have already taken place in three countries in three years,” says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President of Patria’s Finland Division. #Finland #army #armouredvehicles #militaryvehicles #extremeconditionsembedded #defenceindustry #defence #defencetechnology #collaboration #military https://lnkd.in/eStaGmtV

The MiG-29UPG of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is a variant of the MiG-29 fighter jet that has been extensively upgraded to enhance its capabilities and performance. The IAF MiG-29UPG is similar to the Russian SMT variant but features non-Russian avionics, weapons control systems, and improved Zhuk-ME radar. This upgrade has significantly improved the aircraft's air-to-ground strike capabilities. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce

>>Since the Modi government came to office in 2014, there has been a clear shift to western sources of military supplies and equipment, with the US, France, and Israel being the most preferred. Despite this shift, it is ironic that much of India's military capacity continues to rely on tried and tested Russian (earlier Soviet) equipment. If this move is dictated by a wish to reduce risk and dependency on a single source, that is understandable. But India needs to know where her interests lie, and who can be relied upon. >>The mainstay of the Indian Air Force for many years from the late 1960s was the Mig 21, that is now being phased out, but the reliance on Russian aircraft continues with the formidable Su 29s and 30's, with India having many squadrons in frontline roles. The helicopter fleet of both the Air Force and the Army is heavily reliant on Russian Mi 8, Mi 17, Mi 25, and Mi 35 choppers, to do most of the heavy lifting (both literally and figuratively) in the most difficult terrains and conditions. The Army relies of Russian made T 72, T 80 and T 90 tanks as the mainstay of the armored regiments, and a large number of Russian BMPs for the mechanized infantry. The Indian Navy too has its key assets including an aircraft carrier, and several modern missile-equipped frigates, destroyers, and submarines made by Russia, and several modern warships are under order. India's air defense capabilities are almost entirely dependent on the proven and reliable Russian made S300 and S400 systems. >>This heavy reliance on Russian military hardware and systems was more the product of geo-politics than any deliberate foreign policy stance or military strategy, as India, with its non-aligned stance in those days, was viewed unfavorably by the US and the collective West. Despite the Modi administration's efforts to wean India away from Russian #military equipment for whatever reason, geo-politics is again at work to force India into difficult choices. The global order is fracturing into two distinct blocs with the collective West on one side, and the #BRICS led global south on the other. India cannot sit on the fence, and the writing is on the wall for India to make a choice. I believe matters are going to come to a head soon, if not as early as the forthcoming BRICS summit in South Africa. >>With their penchant for imposing #sanctions on countries for various reasons, the countries of the collective West have not proven themselves to be reliable partners. This is seen in their diminishing presence and influence in Africa and most parts of Asia. The fracture in the global financial architecture set up at Bretton Woods completes the divide. India cannot play both sides and must make a choice. If we are guided by history and facts, and see in which direction developments are heading, there is little doubt over what that choice should be. Pradip PhanjoubamParan BalakrishnanRajesh NairGulrez HodaArun KumarVikram Nehru Gopinathan AchamRamanand Mundkur