Finland buys more XA-300 armored personnel carriers
The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) will acquire 29 Patria XA-300, known popularly as Patria 6×6, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs).
The additional vehicles, which come equipped with necessary support equipment and spares, represent a total investment of 36.5 million euros, including VAT.
The procurement follows an agreement made in the summer of 2023 between the Finnish Defence Forces and Patria, which initially covered 91 XA-300 vehicles. That deal also included an option to purchase up to 70 more vehicles. The first 41 of these were delivered between late 2023 and early 2024, and with this recent order of 29 units, Finland has now fully exercised its purchase option.
The Patria XA-300, also known as the Patria 6×6, is a versatile and highly mobile armored personnel carrier designed to enhance the Finnish Army’s operational capabilities. With its modular design and enhanced protection systems, the vehicle is built for troop transport, command roles, and other tactical missions, making it a key component of Finland’s defense strategy.
These new vehicles are part of a broader effort to modernize the Finnish military’s land forces and improve their mobility and operational range. The XA-300 is expected to remain in service well into the 2060s, providing the Finnish Army with long-term support.
The XA-300’s advanced mobility, combined with its adaptable platform, allows it to perform in various terrains and harsh environments, offering the Finnish Army enhanced flexibility in both domestic and international operations.
