Sweden has joined Finland and Latvia in the analysis and improvement of 6×6 armored autos primarily based on shared necessities of the collaborating nations.
The participation of Sweden in the initiative will enable the nation to have entry to the work outcomes.
It may also enable the European nation to reimburse its earlier investments of three.1 million euros ($3.3 million) to extend the venture’s monetary viability.
“I am very pleased to announce that the next country, Sweden, has joined the Patria project, and this coincides with the time when Sweden is preparing to join NATO,” Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks stated.
He famous that the choice of Stockholm to affix the venture would make it simpler for collaborating nations to supply the car to allies.
Once developed, the 6×6 armored autos are anticipated to bolster the mobility of the armed forces and assist native protection suppliers.
Since March, the brand new 6×6 armored car has already been partially assembled in Latvia. The full meeting is scheduled to start subsequent 12 months.