Denmark Takes the Final Steps in Cavs Programme and Orders 129 Patria 6x6 Armoured Vehicles

Denmark has now completed the final steps in the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by signing the last three agreements simultaneously: the R&D Agreement, the Frame Agreement, and the Life Cycle Management (LCM) Agreement. This follows the signing of the Technical Arrangement with all participating countries as recently as in April 2025.

Following this, Denmark also orders 129 CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicles based on Patria 6x6 within the programme. The first vehicles will be delivered already this year. Denmark is the fifth nation after Finland, Latvia, Sweden and Germany to join the programme.

“Patria is very pleased to see that now also Denmark has moved to the serial procurement phase. The speedy and swift progress of Denmark taking all needed steps within the CAVS programme has been an excellent example of current multinational cooperation as it should be, targeting to increased interoperability and the security of supply between allied nations. CAVS programme continues to be a prime example for creating the desired common defence capabilities in a quick and cost-effective manner”, says Mats Warstedt, Vice President, Market Area Nordics of Patria.

Within the CAVS programme, the 6x6 armoured vehicle system development is led by Patria, that has more than four decades of experience in developing, delivering and supporting state-of-the-art protected troop transportation and system integration. The supply of vehicles is conducted by utilising the member nations’ local industry capabilities, and every new nation is inherently reinforcing the security of supply for the whole collaboration system. Patria has already received orders for nearly 1,000 Patria 6x6 vehicles and has delivered more than 200. The programme is open to countries with similar equipment requirements, by mutual consent of the participating countries.

Patria will take part in Denmark's largest defence industry exhibition DALO Industry Days in Bellerup, Denmark, on 20 - 21 August, 2025. The event is hosted by The Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO). Also the CAVS 6x6 armoured vehicle will be displayed at the event.