The first Patria AMV XP 8x8 vehicle to Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces

The first Patria AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle within the Japan Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (‘WAPC’) 8x8 programme has been delivered by Japan Steel Works (‘JWS’) to Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces (JSGDF) in Japan. The delivery followed a hand-over ceremony held on September 2, 2025 at JSW’s Muroran plant in Hokkaido, Japan. Patria contracted the local WAPC programme in August 2023, and since then Patria and JSW have cooperated deeply including technology transfer to Japan.

“Japan has become already the ninth user nation of Patria AMV vehicles and joined the international AMV community. This significant milestone demonstrates true and close cooperation between Patria, Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces, and Japan Steel Works, with successful results. Discussions are ongoing with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and local industry regarding new opportunities, and Patria is very committed to a long-term strategic cooperation with Japan,” says Jussi Järvinen, Executive Vice President, Protected Mobility of Patria.

Janne Räkköläinen, Vice President, Market Area World of Patria continues: “The Patria AMV 8x8 XP has been selected to replace JSGDF’s fleet of Type-96 8x8 vehicles providing excellent mobility, protection, and modularity to support wide range of JSGDF’s needs. We are confident that Japanese soldiers will be extremely satisfied with the latest generation performance, after the deployment of first armoured vehicles.”

Patria AMV XP 8x8 is an a state-of-the-art modular, and robust armoured wheeled vehicle providing superior fire power, protection, and mobility. Patria’s combat proven AMV family has gained experience from various operations and has become the trusted solution for protecting nations and soldiers. Patria AMV XP is a cost effective and future proof solution for arising demands where sovereignty is at stake.

Technology transfer and local manufacturing concept is a natural part of Patria’s business model. Besides now making technology transfer to Japan, Patria has already performed successful technology transfer as industrial participation and local production for AMV 8x8 for example in Poland, Croatia, and South Africa. Currently Patria is making technology transfer also to Slovakian AMV 8x8 programme.